Platte County, Wyoming

Total Population: 8,606

County Seat: Wheatland

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.6%
Hispanic or Latino8.5%
Two or More Races4.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.