Platte County, MO

County

Cities in Platte County

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Neighborhood

Platte, MO

Beverly / East Leavenworth

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Platte

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

46.4%

Households with Children

33.5%

School Enrollment K-12

13,077

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 17.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.0%
Working Age (35-54): 27.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.5%
Seniors (65+): 16.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.3%
High School / GED: 20.9%
Some College or Associate's: 29.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 46.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 24.7%
Single Parents: 8.8%
Couples & Adults: 33.4%
Living Alone: 33.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
Asian: 2.5%
Black or African American: 7.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 65.5%
Puerto Rican: 12.8%
Cuban: 1.2%
Dominican: 3.0%
Central American: 5.6%
South American: 4.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 56.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 41.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 21.7%
Caribbean: 2.1%
Other Black: 34.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 47.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 44.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.8%
Spanish: 3.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.6%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 4.9%
Middle School (5-8): 6.1%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 5.9%
Not Enrolled: 75.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources