Platteville, WI Demographics

A map of Platteville's Population by Race

Platteville, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 11,499, a slight decrease from the 11,836 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 2.7% Black, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 0.2% 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 less diverse than Wisconsin 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 19.4% in 2020 and 21.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Platteville is ranked the 85th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Platteville's White Population

10,154 residents of Platteville, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Platteville is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Platteville ranks 474th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platteville's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Platteville's population has decreased from 89.6% to 88.3%.

Platteville is less White than neighboring Cuba City (95.8% White), Belmont (89.8% White), Rewey (89.9% White), Dickeyville (94.1% White), and Livingston (89.5% White).

Platteville's Black Population

311 residents of Platteville, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Platteville is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Platteville ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platteville's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.0%. Black residents' share of Platteville's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.7%.

Platteville is more Black than neighboring Cuba City (0% Black), Belmont (0% Black), Rewey (0% Black), and Dickeyville (0% Black). Platteville is less Black than neighboring Livingston (4.9% Black).

Platteville's Asian Population

210 residents of Platteville, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Platteville is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Platteville ranks 91st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platteville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Asian residents' share of Platteville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Platteville is more Asian than neighboring Cuba City (0% Asian), Belmont (0% Asian), Rewey (0% Asian), Dickeyville (0% Asian), and Livingston (0.5% Asian).

Platteville's Hispanic Population

554 residents of Platteville, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Platteville is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Platteville ranks 387th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platteville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Platteville's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.8%.

Platteville is more Hispanic than neighboring Cuba City (1.5% Hispanic), Rewey (0% Hispanic), and Livingston (1.4% Hispanic). Platteville is less Hispanic than neighboring Belmont (5.1% Hispanic), and Dickeyville (5.5% Hispanic).

Platteville's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Platteville, or 0.2% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Platteville ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platteville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Platteville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Platteville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cuba City (0% Native American/Other), Belmont (0% Native American/Other), Rewey (0% Native American/Other), Dickeyville (0% Native American/Other), and Livingston (0% Native American/Other).

Platteville's Multiracial Population

244 residents of Platteville, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Platteville is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Platteville ranks 519th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platteville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Platteville's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.1%.

Platteville is more Multiracial than neighboring Dickeyville (0.5% Multiracial). Platteville is less Multiracial than neighboring Cuba City (2.7% Multiracial), Belmont (5.2% Multiracial), Rewey (10.1% Multiracial), and Livingston (3.6% 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.