Platteville is a city located in Grant County Wisconsin. Platteville has a 2024 population of 10,891. Platteville is currently declining at a rate of -2.13% annually and its population has decreased by -8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,838 in 2020.
The average household income in Platteville is $63,047 with a poverty rate of 25.28%. The median age in Platteville is 23.1 years: 22.5 years for males, and 25.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Platteville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,147 | 88.85% |
| Black or African American | 530 | 4.64% |
| Two or more races | 365 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 275 | 2.41% |
| Other race | 85 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,112 | 2.18 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Non Family | 2,538 | 1.63 | 17.3 | 82.7 |
| Married | 1,154 | 2.9 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Female | 308 | 3.81 | 64 | 36 |
| Male | 112 | 2.88 | 27.7 | 72.3 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
37.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 2.38% |
| Associates Degree | 389 | 7.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,184 | 23.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,078 | 21.58% |
| High School Graduate | 907 | 18.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 166 | 3.32% |
| Some College | 1,153 | 23.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,276 | 4,052 | 1,828 |
| 2+ Races | 225 | 210 | 110 |
| Asian | 222 | 222 | 170 |
| Black | 203 | 203 | 130 |
| Hispanic | 175 | 121 | 19 |
| Other Race | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,017 | $31,042 | $47,292 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,791 | $63,831 | $60,612 |
| High School Graduate | $32,321 | $41,833 | $28,110 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,915 | $42,004 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $34,806 | $36,969 | $26,579 |
$40,915
Average Earnings
$42,004
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.63% of Platteville residents speak only English, while 4.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,692 | 1,827 | 23.75% |
| Black | 513 | 323 | 62.96% |
| Hispanic | 362 | 120 | 33.15% |
| Asian | 260 | 63 | 24.23% |
| Multiple | 339 | 47 | 13.86% |
25.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.13%
Male Poverty Rate
22.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Platteville is Black, with 62.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Platteville is Multiple, with 13.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 21.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.86% |
| High School | 5.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 43.75% |
| Male Employed | 21.75% |
| Female Employed | 19.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,528 | $88,688 |
| Households | $42,667 | $63,047 |
| Married Families | $100,385 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,400 | $46,191 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.5%
Male Marriage Rate
26.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
250
Number of Veterans
250
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 141 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 87 |
| 18 to 34 | 81 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 182 | 2.04% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 25.57% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 24.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.54%
Born in Platteville
98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
0.82%
Non Citizen
0.84%
Naturalized
98.34% of Platteville residents were born in the United States, with 61.54% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,708 | -236 | -2.37% |
| 2028 | 9,944 | -237 | -2.33% |
| 2027 | 10,181 | -237 | -2.27% |
| 2026 | 10,418 | -236 | -2.22% |
| 2025 | 10,654 | -237 | -2.18% |
| 2024 | 10,891 | -237 | -2.13% |
| 2023 | 11,128 | -21 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 11,149 | 81 | 0.73% |
| 2021 | 11,068 | -770 | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 11,838 | -278 | -2.29% |
| 2019 | 12,116 | 94 | 0.78% |
| 2018 | 12,022 | -215 | -1.76% |
| 2017 | 12,237 | -274 | -2.19% |
| 2016 | 12,511 | -51 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 12,562 | 281 | 2.29% |
| 2014 | 12,281 | 876 | 7.68% |
| 2013 | 11,405 | 166 | 1.48% |
| 2012 | 11,239 | -20 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 11,259 | -43 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 11,302 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,989 | 281 | 2.89% |
| 1990 | 9,708 | 128 | 1.34% |
| 1980 | 9,580 | -19 | -0.2% |
| 1970 | 9,599 | 2,642 | 37.98% |
| 1960 | 6,957 | 1,206 | 20.97% |
| 1950 | 5,751 | 989 | 20.77% |
| 1940 | 4,762 | 715 | 17.67% |
| 1930 | 4,047 | -306 | -7.03% |
| 1920 | 4,353 | -99 | -2.22% |
| 1910 | 4,452 | 1,112 | 33.29% |
| 1900 | 3,340 | 600 | 21.9% |
| 1890 | 2,740 | 53 | 1.97% |
| 1880 | 2,687 | 150 | 5.91% |
| 1870 | 2,537 | -7,171 | -73.87% |