Platte City, MO Demographics

A map of Platte City's Population by Race

Platte City, Missouri has an estimated population of 4,824, a less than 1% change from the 4,784 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, 1.7% Asian, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Platte City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Platte City has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Platte City, that probability was 33.2% in 2020 and 26.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Platte City is ranked the 151st most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Platte City was ranked the 147th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Platte City's White Population

4,137 residents of Platte City, or 85.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Platte City is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Platte City ranks 871st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platte City's White population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Platte City's population has increased from 81.2% to 85.8%.

Platte City is more White than neighboring Tracy (85.4% White), and Ferrelview (72.5% White). Platte City is less White than neighboring Farley (90.9% White), Camden Point (96.3% White), and Weston (88% White).

Platte City's Black Population

138 residents of Platte City, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Platte City is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Platte City ranks 185th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platte City's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.3%. Black residents' share of Platte City's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.9%.

Platte City is more Black than neighboring Tracy (2.6% Black), Farley (0% Black), Camden Point (0% Black), and Weston (0.4% Black). Platte City is less Black than neighboring Ferrelview (8% Black).

Platte City's Asian Population

80 residents of Platte City, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Platte City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Platte City ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platte City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Asian residents' share of Platte City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Platte City is more Asian than neighboring Camden Point (0% Asian), Ferrelview (1.2% Asian), and Weston (0.6% Asian). Platte City is less Asian than neighboring Tracy (2.9% Asian), and Farley (5.2% Asian).

Platte City's Hispanic Population

221 residents of Platte City, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Platte City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Platte City ranks 117th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platte City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Platte City's population has decreased from 6.3% to 4.6%.

Platte City is more Hispanic than neighboring Tracy (3.2% Hispanic), Farley (2.6% Hispanic), Camden Point (0.5% Hispanic), and Weston (3.4% Hispanic). Platte City is less Hispanic than neighboring Ferrelview (7.8% Hispanic).

Platte City's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of Platte City, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Platte City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Platte City ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platte City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Platte City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Platte City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tracy (0.6% Native American/Other), Farley (0% Native American/Other), Camden Point (0% Native American/Other), Ferrelview (0.3% Native American/Other), and Weston (0.7% Native American/Other).

Platte City's Multiracial Population

173 residents of Platte City, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Platte City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Platte City ranks 428th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platte City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Platte City's population has decreased from 5.3% to 3.6%.

Platte City is more Multiracial than neighboring Farley (1.3% Multiracial), and Camden Point (3.2% Multiracial). Platte City is less Multiracial than neighboring Tracy (5.2% Multiracial), Ferrelview (10.2% Multiracial), and Weston (6.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.