Platteville, CO Demographics

A map of Platteville's Population by Race

Platteville, Colorado has an estimated population of 2,928, a less than 1% change from the 2,955 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.2% White, 38.0% Hispanic, 10.3% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Platteville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Platteville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Platteville, that probability was 55.1% in 2020 and 58.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Platteville is ranked the 149th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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). Platteville was ranked the 144th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Platteville's White Population

1,500 residents of Platteville, or 51.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Platteville is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Platteville ranks 415th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platteville's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Platteville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 51.2%.

Platteville is more White than neighboring Gilcrest (24.3% White), Aristocrat Ranchettes (36.6% White), and Fort Lupton (35.4% White). Platteville is less White than neighboring Milliken (69.9% White), and Firestone (63.3% White).

Platteville's Black Population

0 residents of Platteville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Platteville is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Platteville ranks 317th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platteville's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Platteville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Platteville is less Black than neighboring Firestone (0.6% Black), and Fort Lupton (0.3% Black).

Platteville's Asian Population

14 residents of Platteville, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Platteville is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Platteville ranks 268th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platteville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Asian residents' share of Platteville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Platteville is more Asian than neighboring Gilcrest (0% Asian), Milliken (0% Asian), Aristocrat Ranchettes (0% Asian), and Fort Lupton (0.2% Asian). Platteville is less Asian than neighboring Firestone (4.9% Asian).

Platteville's Hispanic Population

1,113 residents of Platteville, or 38.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Platteville is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Platteville ranks 57th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platteville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Platteville's population has decreased from 43.3% to 38.0%.

Platteville is more Hispanic than neighboring Milliken (28.1% Hispanic), and Firestone (25% Hispanic). Platteville is less Hispanic than neighboring Gilcrest (75.6% Hispanic), Aristocrat Ranchettes (58.6% Hispanic), and Fort Lupton (61% Hispanic).

Platteville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Platteville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Platteville is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Platteville ranks 312th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platteville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Platteville's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Platteville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gilcrest (0.1% Native American/Other), Milliken (0.5% Native American/Other), Firestone (2.3% Native American/Other), Aristocrat Ranchettes (3.9% Native American/Other), and Fort Lupton (0.4% Native American/Other).

Platteville's Multiracial Population

301 residents of Platteville, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Platteville is higher than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Platteville ranks 216th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platteville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 137.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Platteville's population has increased from 4.3% to 10.3%.

Platteville is more Multiracial than neighboring Gilcrest (0% Multiracial), Milliken (1.4% Multiracial), Firestone (3.9% Multiracial), Aristocrat Ranchettes (0.9% Multiracial), and Fort Lupton (2.6% 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.