Platte County, Wyoming's estimated 2024 population is 8,440 with a growth rate of -1.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Platte County, Wyoming is the 18th largest county in Wyoming. The 2010 population was 8,665 and has seen a growth of -2.6% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,910 | -106 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 8,016 | -106 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 8,122 | -106 | -1.29% |
| 2026 | 8,228 | -106 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 8,334 | -106 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 8,440 | -106 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 8,546 | -106 | -1.23% |
| 2022 | 8,652 | -25 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 8,677 | 46 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 8,631 | 156 | 1.84% |
| 2019 | 8,475 | -96 | -1.12% |
| 2018 | 8,571 | 14 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 8,557 | -116 | -1.34% |
| 2016 | 8,673 | -130 | -1.48% |
| 2015 | 8,803 | 25 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 8,778 | 66 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 8,712 | -17 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 8,729 | 34 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 8,695 | 30 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 8,665 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,145 | -3,830 | -31.98% |
| 1980 | 11,975 | 5,489 | 84.63% |
| 1970 | 6,486 | -709 | -9.85% |
| 1960 | 7,195 | -730 | -9.21% |
| 1950 | 7,925 | -88 | -1.1% |
| 1940 | 8,013 | -1,682 | -17.35% |
| 1930 | 9,695 | 2,274 | 30.64% |
| 1920 | 7,421 | -489 | -6.18% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,564 | 87.77% |
| Two or more races | 933 | 10.83% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.49% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,861 | 2.2 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Married | 2,089 | 2.91 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Non Family | 1,509 | 1.15 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Female | 188 | 2.55 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Male | 75 | 2.71 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 283 | 4.31% |
| Associates Degree | 766 | 11.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 788 | 11.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 666 | 10.13% |
| High School Graduate | 2,191 | 33.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 141 | 2.15% |
| Some College | 1,737 | 26.43% |
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 | 5,636 | 5,326 | 1,210 |
| 2+ Races | 657 | 547 | 113 |
| Hispanic | 511 | 463 | 49 |
| Black | 44 | 42 | 40 |
| Islander | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Other Race | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,750 | $73,403 | $53,304 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,925 | $0 | $57,397 |
| High School Graduate | $50,484 | $51,758 | $28,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,769 | $22,212 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,473 | $49,667 | $37,581 |
| Some College | $34,500 | $40,764 | $29,150 |
$43,473
Average Earnings
$49,667
Average Male
$37,581
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.89% of Platte County, Wyoming residents speak only English, while 7.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,188 | 965 | 13.43% |
| Multiple | 928 | 43 | 4.63% |
| Hispanic | 713 | 28 | 3.93% |
11.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.87%
Male Poverty Rate
10%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Platte County, Wyoming is White, with 13.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Platte County, Wyoming is Hispanic, with 3.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.47% |
| Some College | 10.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.29% |
| Male Employed | 10.83% |
| Female Employed | 5.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,321 | $99,038 |
| Households | $64,753 | $85,301 |
| Married Families | $95,447 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,370 | $50,085 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
59.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
725
Number of Veterans
721
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 424 |
| Second Gulf War | 140 |
| First Gulf War | 90 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 287 |
| 75+ | 236 |
| 35 to 54 | 145 |
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 665 | 10.97% |
| Black | 40 | 90.91% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 3.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
4%
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
43.66%
Born in Platte County, Wyoming
99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
99.2% of Platte County, Wyoming residents were born in the United States, with 43.66% having been born in Wyoming. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.