Plattin, Jefferson County, Missouri Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Plattin, Missouri, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Plattin, Missouri. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Plattin, Missouri. The estimated population of Plattin, Missouri is 11,605 people, with a median age of 45.5.

We can look at the total population in Plattin over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,605
+1.03%
-5.57%
2020
11,487
-5.94% -
2019
12,212
-1.48% -
2018
12,396
+0.87%
-
2017
12,289
- -

Population of Plattin, Missouri by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.5%
98.1%
-7.75%
Black/African American
0.2%
0%
0.00%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
0.00%
Hispanic
1%
0.1%
+900.00%
Asian
2.5%
0.5%
+400.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
1.2%
+291.67%
Other
1%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Plattin, Missouri by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.5 -0.87% 45.3 +0.44% 45.9 -3.16%
2020 45.9 +1.77% 45.1 +3.2% 47.4 +3.04%
2019 45.1 +6.12% 43.7 +5.05% 46 +4.55%
2018 42.5 0% 41.6 0% 44 -0.23%
2017 42.5 - 41.6 - 44.1 -

The median age of Plattin, Missouri gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 984 -33.74% 601 -18.79% 690 437
10 to 19 681 +21.51% 807 -11.05% 773 716
20 to 29 671 -35.38% 606 -17.67% 461 486
30 to 39 635 +14.74% 671 +18.23% 710 780
40 to 49 852 -5.24% 804 -8.11% 806 736
50 to 59 1,008 -4.21% 1,094 -4.76% 926 1,033
60 to 69 1,019 -1.15% 843 -8.42% 1,007 765
70+ 447 +28.28% 566 +27.08% 571 708

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Plattin, Missouri is $75,897.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Plattin.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $82,701.00
  • 45 to 64
    $97,188.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Plattin, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Plattin, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Plattin, Missouri is currently $94,022.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.68% of households in Plattin are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Plattin against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.19%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.37%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.68%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.64%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.68%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Plattin is $35,781.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Plattin by the total population of Plattin.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Plattin, Missouri, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Plattin to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.97%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.19%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.76%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Plattin that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Plattin over the age of 16 is 9,613.

Of those people, a total of 60.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Plattin is 59.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 624 51.90% 6.20%
20 to 24 years 415 93.70% 1.30%
25 to 29 years 532 81.80% 5.10%
30 to 34 years 802 87.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,333 91.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,902 75.20% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 954 56.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 972 59.10% 4.00%
65 to 74 years 1,509 11.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 570 8.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Plattin. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,655 62.60% 2.10%
Black or African American 21 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 10.00% 0.00%
Asian 292 66.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 115 73.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 520 22.30% 7.80%
Hispanic or Latino 92 91.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,563 62.30% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Plattin as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Plattin is 5,703, with median earnings of $42,007.00.

Women in Plattin, Missouri earning approximately 50.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,703 $42,007.00
Male 2,861 $56,461.00
Female 2,842 $28,644.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 586 $73,846.00
Business and Financial 301 $77,969.00
Computer and Mathematical 183 $77,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $9,345.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 84 $16,909.00
Legal 48 $0.00
Educational and Library 136 $43,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 534 $52,891.00
Healthcare Support 168 $14,948.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 48 $43,462.00
Law Enforcement 79 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 495 $12,213.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 217 $26,397.00
Personal Care and Service 87 $7,279.00
Sales 321 $26,550.00
Office and Administrative Support 787 $30,868.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 396 $61,563.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 370 $56,936.00
Production 256 $40,139.00
Transportation and Material Moving 339 $63,125.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 341 $100,507.00 245 $72,740.00
Business and Financial 96 $58,974.00 205 $79,263.00
Computer and Mathematical 119 $64,788.00 64 $78,929.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $9,345.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 29 $0.00 55 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 48 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 136 $43,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $0.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 79 $65,954.00 455 $51,797.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 160 $15,682.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $105,156.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 79 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 138 $12,246.00 357 $12,175.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 113 $32,734.00 104 $13,779.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00 68 $7,353.00
Sales 225 $52,813.00 96 $21,800.00
Office and Administrative Support 160 $49,706.00 627 $29,215.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 374 $60,521.00 22 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 360 $56,863.00 10 $0.00
Production 167 $48,092.00 89 $19,531.00
Transportation and Material Moving 284 $70,833.00 55 $28,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,328 households in Plattin, with an average household size of 2.66 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,305 families in Plattin with an average family size of 2.95 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,952 182 171 1,023
Average Household Size 3 3.91 2.89 1.4
Total Families 2,952 182 171 0
Average Household Size 2.95 3.1 2.75 0

Poverty

Of the 3,305 families in Plattin, 2.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Plattin:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,535 housing units in Plattin, Missouri.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,328 95.44%
Vacant 207 4.56%

7.81% of the total 4,535 housing units in Plattin are rental units. This is approximately 354 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,904 are occupied by the owner - or 86.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Plattin is $856.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Plattin that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    70
  • Less than $500
    94
  • $500 to $999
    151
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    109
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Plattin is $181,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Plattin that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    363
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    425
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    477
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    971
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    651
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    812
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    205
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Plattin. The chart below shows the number of properties in Plattin that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    132
  • 1940 to 1949
    32
  • 1950 to 1959
    175
  • 1960 to 1969
    408
  • 1970 to 1979
    890
  • 1980 to 1989
    811
  • 1990 to 1999
    877
  • 2000 to 2009
    913
  • 2010 to 2013
    297
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Plattin that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    29
  • 1 vehicle available
    818
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,689
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,792

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Plattin get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Plattin that commute to work in a particular way.

30.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Plattin.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    91
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    224
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    717
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    904
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    471
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    141
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    826
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    185
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    283
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    717
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    678
  • 90 or more minutes
    68

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Plattin, Missouri in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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