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The total population of Platte County is estimated to be 8,618 with 4,406 males (51.13%) and 4,212 females (48.87%). There are 194 less females than males in Platte County.
The median household income in Platte County was $64,208 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,269(1.94%) from $65,477 in 2020. This income is 86.06% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Platte County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $90,886. Overall, the median household income for the county of Platte County stands at $64,208.
In Platte County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $44,223 for males and $22,780 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $58,316 for males and $44,662 for females.
In Platte County, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, Two or More Races households report a median household income of $96,790, while White households have a median household income of $62,823.
In 2022, the population of Platte County was 8,645, a 0.33% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Platte County's population was 8,674, an increase of 0.49% compared to a population of 8,632 in 2020.
The median age in Platte County, WY is 49.4, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 13.97% were under the age of 15, 14.85% aged 15 to 29, 45.64% aged 30 to 64, 22.75% aged 65 to 84, and 2.80% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Platte County population: 90.51% are White, 0.50% are Black or African American, 0.10% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.73% are Asian, 0.57% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.16% are some other race and 7.42% are multiracial.