Platte County, Wyoming
Total Population: 8,606
County Seat: Wheatland
Median Home Value
$248,900
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$66,299
Across all households
Median Age
47.8 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.1%
65 Years and Over
26.2%
Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.3%
No Health Insurance
22.5%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
19.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$66,299
Mean Household Income
$82,117
Per Capita Income
$37,237
Unemployment Rate (16+)
—
In Labor Force (19–64)
76.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$248,900
Median Rent
$745/mo
Total Housing Units
4,656
Owner-Occupied
72.5%
Renter-Occupied
27.5%
Vacancy Rate
16.7%
Married Couple Households
51.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
—
Male Householder, No Partner
18.0%
Female Householder, No Partner
21.2%
Average Household Size
2.19
Broadband Internet Access
78.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
8.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 56031.