Population 8,612 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Platte County
Household size in Platte County
| Period | Platte County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.11 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.39 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Platte County are small: just 2.21 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.32 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Platte County
| Period | Platte County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7 | 38.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.1 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.2 | 39.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Platte County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Of Wyoming's 23 counties, only two are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Platte County
| Period | Platte County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 9.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Platte County: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Platte County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Wyoming counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Platte County
Renters in Platte County
| Period | Platte County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 29.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 30.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 29.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 28.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Platte County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 58.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Platte County
| Period | Platte County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 16.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Platte County: 21.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Platte County
| Period | Platte County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1975 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Platte County run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Platte County
| Period | Platte County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $548 | $744 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $579 | $862 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $730 | $934 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $965 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$417 | +$347 | +$606 |
The median renter in Platte County pays $965 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $417 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 21.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Platte County
Bachelor's degrees in Platte County
| Period | Platte County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 24.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 27.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 30.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Platte County: 20.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Wyoming county has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Platte County
| Period | Platte County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 91.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 92.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +2.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Platte County have finished high school (92.4%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in Wyoming overall (94.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Platte County
| Period | Platte County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Platte County runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Even so, the rate is higher than in Wyoming as a whole (3.8%). Only two of Wyoming's 23 counties have higher unemployment.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Platte County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platte County | 2.21 | 46.7 | 5.6% | 23.9% | 21.9% | 1972 | $965 | 20.4% | 92.4% | 4.6% |
| Goshen County | 2.27 | 43.3 | 5.4% | 26.8% | 11.0% | 1971 | $741 | 23.5% | 94.1% | 3.5% |
| Box Butte County | 2.39 | 42.8 | 8.3% | 23.2% | 15.1% | 1964 | $814 | 20.1% | 94.0% | 1.5% |
| Hooker County | 1.86 | 43.6 | 1.8% | 44.6% | 23.6% | 1955 | $592 | 24.6% | 95.4% | 3.9% |
| Antelope County | 2.41 | 43.0 | 5.8% | 21.0% | 16.7% | 1960 | $668 | 21.1% | 94.0% | 1.7% |
| Franklin County | 3.02 | 33.0 | 5.5% | 21.9% | 5.5% | 1973 | $1,056 | 22.3% | 95.0% | 2.5% |
| Pierce County | 2.56 | 39.8 | 5.5% | 21.9% | 9.2% | 1959 | $956 | 24.1% | 95.0% | 2.0% |
| Oneida County | 2.47 | 39.4 | 5.3% | 11.7% | 8.6% | 1969 | $912 | 26.6% | 95.6% | 1.7% |
| Madison County | 2.44 | 38.6 | 9.6% | 34.6% | 7.9% | 1970 | $894 | 24.1% | 91.3% | 2.8% |
| Wayne County | 2.34 | 35.5 | 10.2% | 38.7% | 6.7% | 1963 | $941 | 30.2% | 95.5% | 3.4% |
| Thurston County | 3.29 | 30.0 | 18.8% | 39.0% | 13.3% | 1967 | $728 | 21.6% | 93.6% | 10.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Garden County, NE · Franklin County, IA · Franklin County, ID · Franklin County, MS · Fremont County, IA · Frontier County, NE · Fulton County, KY · Furnas County, NE · Galax City, VA · Gallatin County, IL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Platte County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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