Platte County PUMA, MO

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2021 Population

116,452

2.68% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.7

0.266% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.9%

11.4% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$80,926

2.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$242,900

5.33% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

61,915

4.22% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Platte County PUMA, MO had a population of 116k people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $80,926. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Platte County PUMA, MO grew from 113,408 to 116,452, a 2.68% increase and its median household income grew from $78,698 to $80,926, a 2.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Platte County PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.82%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.32%), White (Hispanic) (3.19%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%).

7.95% of the households in Platte County PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Platte County PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Platte County PUMA, MO are Park University (2,692 degrees awarded in 2021) and Pinnacle Career Institute (177302) (302 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Platte County PUMA, MO was $242,900, and the homeownership rate was 64.3%.

Most people in Platte County PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Platte County PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Platte County PUMA, MO borders Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS, Kansas City PUMA, KS, Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO, Johnson, Lafayette, Ray, Clinton & Caldwell Counties PUMA, MO, Clay County (Northeast) PUMA, MO, and Kansas City (North Central), Gladstone City & North Kansas City PUMA, MO.

United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

Platte County PUMA, MO is home to a population of 116k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.61% of Platte County PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (6.54k people).

In 2021, there were 11.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91.5k people) in Platte County PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.95k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.03k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Platte County PUMA, MO are Spanish (3,486 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (878 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (703 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,388

Women

50.2%

58,007

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 116,395 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Platte County PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Platte County PUMA, MO was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Platte County PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Platte County PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.5k ± 823
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.95k ± 602
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.03k ± 678

6.88%

Hispanic Population

8.01k people

6.88% of the people in Platte County PUMA, MO are hispanic (8.01k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Platte County PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
735 ± 664 people
Ethiopia
592 ± 596 people
Philippines
471 ± 532 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Platte County PUMA, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 735 Platte County PUMA, MO residents, followed by Ethiopia with 592 and Philippines with 471.

Foreign-Born Population

5.61%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.54k people

5.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.35k people

As of 2021, 5.61% of Platte County PUMA, MO residents (6.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Platte County PUMA, MO was 5.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Platte County PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,486 households (3.2%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
878 households (0.805%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
703 households (0.645%)

7.95% of the households in Platte County PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Platte County PUMA, MO was Spanish. 3.2% of the households in Platte County PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,315 ± 334
Vietnam
2,217 ± 255
Gulf War (1990s)
1,568 ± 389

Platte County PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Platte County PUMA, MO employs 61.9k people. The largest industries in Platte County PUMA, MO are Restaurants & Food Services (3,983 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,559 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,117 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($269,091), Other administrative & other support services ($165,087), and Animal food, grain & oilseed milling ($140,911).

Males in Platte County PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,683. The income inequality in Platte County PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,845

Women

48.6%

30,563

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Platte County PUMA, MO in 2020 was 59,408 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Platte County PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

61.9k

2021 Value

4.22%

1 Year growth

± 4.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Platte County PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 4.22%, from 59.4k employees to 61.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Platte County PUMA, MO, are Other managers (2,321 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,236 people), and Customer service representatives (1,665 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Platte County PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

61.9k

2021 Value

4.22%

1 Year growth

± 4.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Platte County PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 4.22%, from 59.4k employees to 61.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Platte County PUMA, MO, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,983 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,559 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,117 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Platte County PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Platte County PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,994

Median earning men ± $2,255

$40,649

Median earning women ± $1,154

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($72,823), Manufacturing ($72,011), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,246).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($59,375), Wholesale Trade ($53,605), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,373).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Platte County PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Platte County PUMA, MO awarded 2,994 degrees. The student population of Platte County PUMA, MO in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 4,919 male students and 4,253 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Platte County PUMA, MO are White (1,373 and 46.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (639 and 21.7%), Black or African American (487 and 16.6%), and Two or More Races (200 and 6.81%).

The largest universities in Platte County PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Park University (2,692 and 89.9%) and Pinnacle Career Institute (177302) (302 and 10.1%).

The most popular majors in Platte County PUMA, MO are General Business Administration & Management (885 and 29.6%), Social Psychology (257 and 8.58%), and General Computer & Information Sciences (188 and 6.28%).

The median tuition cost in Platte County PUMA, MO for private four year colleges is $8,413.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Platte County PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,172 (53.6% men and 46.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 9,172 students enrolled in Platte County PUMA, MO, 53.6% men and 46.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,974 records, of which 44.1% were women and 55.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
502 degrees awarded
Social Psychology
223 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
152 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Platte County PUMA, MO was General Business Administration & Management with 502 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Platte County PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Park University
2,692 degrees awarded
Pinnacle Career Institute (177302)
302 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Park University with 2,692 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,490 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Platte County PUMA, MO, which is 0.991 times less than the 1,504 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,373 degrees mean that there were 2.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 639 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($8,413) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($440) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,485) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.172% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.322% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Platte County PUMA, MO in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (22.2k), High School or Equivalent (21.4k), and Some college (20.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Platte County PUMA, MO was $242,900 in 2021, which is 0.992 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $230,600 to $242,900, a 5.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Platte County PUMA, MO is 64.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Platte County PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Platte County PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Platte County PUMA, MO is $80,926. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Platte County PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

Housing

Property

$242,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,221

$30,185

Median Property Taxes

±$1,215

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Platte County PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Platte County PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.3%

Homeownership

2021

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.3% of the housing units in Platte County PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Platte County PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Platte County PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Platte County PUMA, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,926

Median Household Income

± $2,529

47k

Number of Households

± 1,643

In 2021, the median household income of the 47k households in Platte County PUMA, MO grew to $80,926 from the previous year's value of $78,698.

The following chart displays the households in Platte County PUMA, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Platte County PUMA, MO

0.455

2020 Wage GINI in Platte County PUMA, MO

In 2021, the income inequality in Platte County PUMA, MO was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.315% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Platte County PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Platte County PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Platte County PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)
Carpooled (7.38%)

In 2021, 80% of workers in Platte County PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.38%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Platte County PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.64% of the workforce in Platte County PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Platte County PUMA, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Platte County PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Platte County PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Platte County PUMA, MO (7.95k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Platte County PUMA, MO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.6% of the population of Platte County PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 61.3% on employee plans, 5.75% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 2.58% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1422 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1650 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 457 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1,422 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missouri in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.39%

Uninsured

61.3%

Employer Coverage

5.75%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

2.58%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Platte County PUMA, MO grew by 4.41% from 6.12% to 6.39%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Platte County PUMA, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.