Platte County PUMA, MO

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2022 Population

107,033

8.09% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

38.7

2.65% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

6.96%

0.971% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$92,543

14.4% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$288,100

18.6% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

57,611

6.95% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Platte County PUMA, MO had a population of 107k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $92,543. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Platte County PUMA, MO declined from 116,452 to 107,033, a −8.09% decrease and its median household income grew from $80,926 to $92,543, a 14.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Platte County PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.1%), White (Hispanic) (2.9%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%).

7.7% 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 (2,461 degrees awarded in 2022) and Pinnacle Career Institute (177302) (316 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Platte County PUMA, MO was $288,100, and the homeownership rate was 66.4%.

Most people in Platte County PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Platte County PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Platte County PUMA, MO borders Wyandotte County--Kansas City PUMA, KS, Shawnee (Outside Topeka City) & Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS, Leavenworth, Miami & Linn County 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 Kansas Missouri

Population & Diversity

Platte County PUMA, MO is home to a population of 107k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.85% of Platte County PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (6.26k people).

In 2022, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84k people) in Platte County PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.69k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.39k 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 (2,833 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (975 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (459 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,610

Women

50.2%

54,226

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 108,836 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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Citizenship

97.9%

2022 Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.9% of Platte County PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Platte County PUMA, MO was 97.9%, 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)
84k ± 327
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.69k ± 380
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.39k ± 570

6.62%

Hispanic Population

7.09k people

6.62% of the people in Platte County PUMA, MO are hispanic (7.09k 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
816 ± 699 people
Ethiopia
712 ± 653 people
Venezuela
524 ± 561 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Platte County PUMA, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 816 Platte County PUMA, MO residents, followed by Ethiopia with 712 and Venezuela with 524.

Foreign-Born Population

5.85%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.26k people

5.61%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.54k people

As of 2022, 5.85% of Platte County PUMA, MO residents (6.26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Platte County PUMA, MO was 5.61%, 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
2,833 households (2.81%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
975 households (0.967%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
459 households (0.455%)

7.7% 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Platte County PUMA, MO was Spanish. 2.81% 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-)
2,151 ± 324
Vietnam
1,967 ± 222
Gulf War (1990s)
1,292 ± 355

Platte County PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Platte County PUMA, MO employs 57.6k people. The largest industries in Platte County PUMA, MO are Restaurants & Food Services (3,613 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,567 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,833 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($277,401), Offices of physicians ($158,323), and Animal food, grain & oilseed milling ($158,080).

Males in Platte County PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,882. The income inequality in Platte County PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, 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

57.6k

2022 Value

−6.95%

1 Year decline

± −6.95%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Platte County PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −6.95%, from 61.9k employees to 57.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Platte County PUMA, MO, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,101 people), Other managers (1,704 people), and Registered nurses (1,525 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Platte County PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

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

57.6k

2022 Value

−6.95%

1 Year decline

± −6.95%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Platte County PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −6.95%, from 61.9k employees to 57.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Platte County PUMA, MO, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,613 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,567 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,833 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

$60,618

Median earning men ± $3,854

$44,213

Median earning women ± $2,413

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($80,500), Manufacturing ($72,587), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,440).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($63,977), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,390), and Wholesale Trade ($56,997).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Y-Axis

3.11%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

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 2022, universities in Platte County PUMA, MO awarded 2,777 degrees. The student population of Platte County PUMA, MO in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 4,453 male students and 3,553 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Platte County PUMA, MO are White (1,302 and 48.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (559 and 20.8%), Black or African American (454 and 16.9%), and Two or More Races (184 and 6.86%).

The largest universities in Platte County PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Park University (2,461 and 88.6%) and Pinnacle Career Institute (177302) (316 and 11.4%).

The most popular majors in Platte County PUMA, MO are General Business Administration & Management (789 and 28.4%), Social Psychology (206 and 7.42%), and Electromechanical Technology (183 and 6.59%).

The median tuition cost in Platte County PUMA, MO for private four year colleges is $9,262.

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 2022 was 8,006 (55.6% men and 44.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 8,006 students enrolled in Platte County PUMA, MO, 55.6% men and 44.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,321 records, of which 43% were women and 57% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
455 degrees awarded
Social Psychology
178 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
138 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Platte County PUMA, MO was General Business Administration & Management with 455 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
2,461 degrees awarded
Pinnacle Career Institute (177302)
316 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Park University with 2,461 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1,424 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Platte County PUMA, MO, which is 1.05 times more than the 1,353 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,302 degrees mean that there were 2.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 559 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 ($9,262) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($440) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 0.192% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.337% 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 2022 were Bachelors Degree (21.9k), High School or Equivalent (20.6k), and Some college (18.8k).

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 $288,100 in 2022, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $242,900 to $288,100, a 18.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Platte County PUMA, MO is 66.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Platte County PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 24.1 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 $92,543. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Platte County PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (West) PUMA, MO with a value of $140,323, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $112,925 and $111,870.

Housing

Property

$288,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,688

$28,301

Median Property Taxes

±$1,173

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

66.4%

Homeownership

2022

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 66.4% of the housing units in Platte County PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.3%.

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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Platte County PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (West) PUMA, MO with a value of $140,323, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $112,925 and $111,870.

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.

$92,543

Median Household Income

± $3,242

42.6k

Number of Households

± 1,568

In 2022, the median household income of the 42.6k households in Platte County PUMA, MO grew to $92,543 from the previous year's value of $80,926.

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

0.448

2022 Wage GINI in Platte County PUMA, MO

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Platte County PUMA, MO

In 2022, the income inequality in Platte County PUMA, MO was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.76% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2022

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Worked At Home (13.3%)
Carpooled (6.64%)

In 2022, 78.3% of workers in Platte County PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.64%).

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

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Platte County PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.88% 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

6.96% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Platte County PUMA, MO (7.39k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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

93.7% of the population of Platte County PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 60.9% on employee plans, 5.44% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 2.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1409 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1617 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 433 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

1,409 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,409 patients per year. This represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1,405 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.27%

Uninsured

60.9%

Employer Coverage

5.44%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

2.56%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Platte County PUMA, MO declined by 1.92% from 6.39% to 6.27%.

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.