Platte County, WY

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2021 Population

8,607

0.408% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Barrasso

Republican Party

US Senator

Cynthia Lummis

Republican Party

US Representative

Harriet Hageman

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

49.4

1.23% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.9%

0.711% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,402

2.8% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$210,400

11.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Platte County, WY had a population of 8.61k people with a median age of 49.4 and a median household income of $59,402. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Platte County, WY grew from 8,572 to 8,607, a 0.408% increase and its median household income grew from $57,784 to $59,402, a 2.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Platte County, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.1%), White (Hispanic) (5.41%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.51%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.92%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.732%).

None of the households in Platte County, WY 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.

98.9% of the residents in Platte County, WY are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Platte County, WY was $210,400, and the homeownership rate was 80.7%.

Most people in Platte County, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Platte County, WY was 3 cars per household.

Platte County, WY borders Albany County, WY, Converse County, WY, Goshen County, WY, Laramie County, WY, and Niobrara County, WY.

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Population & Diversity

Platte County, WY is home to a population of 8.61k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.01% of Platte County, WY residents were born outside of the country (173 people).

In 2021, there were 15.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.32k people) in Platte County, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 466 White (Hispanic) and 388 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Platte County, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Platte County, WY was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Platte County, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Platte County, WY

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.32k ± 225
White (Hispanic)
466 ± 310
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
388 ± 241

8.47%

Hispanic Population

729 people

8.47% of the people in Platte County, WY are hispanic (729 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Platte County, WY as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.01%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

173 people

2.62%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

225 people

As of 2021, 2.01% of Platte County, WY residents (173 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Platte County, WY was 2.62%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Platte County, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
440 ± 115
Gulf War (2001-)
168 ± 108
Gulf War (1990s)
39 ± 43

Platte County, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Platte County, WY employs 3.99k people. The largest industries in Platte County, WY are Educational Services (480 people), Construction (467 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (456 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($158,190), Utilities ($106,964), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($97,292).

Employment

Occupations

3.99k

2021 Value

± 532

−2.9%

1 Year decline

± 19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Platte County, WY declined at a rate of −2.9%, from 4.11k employees to 3.99k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Platte County, WY, are Management Occupations (675 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (376 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (376 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Platte County, WY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wyoming (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.99k

2021 Value

± 532

−2.9%

1 Year decline

± 19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Platte County, WY declined at a rate of −2.9%, from 4.11k employees to 3.99k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Platte County, WY, are Educational Services (480 people), Construction (467 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (456 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Platte County, WY, though some of these residents may live in Platte County, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,208

Median earning men ± $7,490

$30,950

Median earning women ± $14,014

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($88,542), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,917), and Public Administration ($67,794).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($41,063), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,241), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($29,773).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

74
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
61
Manufacturing
46
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $10.1B, followed by Crude petroleum ($5.07B) and Basic chemicals ($3.22B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wyoming products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$36.8B

2020 Value in Wyoming

$60.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Wyoming

65.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wyoming trade was $36.8B. This is expected to increase 65.1% to $60.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wyoming trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Most Common Trade Partners

Colorado
$5.39B
Utah
$4.21B
Nebraska
$2.61B

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Colorado with $5.39B, followed by Utah with $4.21B and Nebraska and $2.61B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wyoming shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Platte County, WY went to Donald J. Trump with 78.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.9%), followed by Other (2.22%).

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Platte County, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (78.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.22%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Platte County, WY went to Donald J. Trump with 78.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.9%), followed by Other (2.22%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Platte County, WY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wyoming

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John Barrasso

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on June 25, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.

Cynthia Lummis

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Wyoming.

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 Wyoming over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Platte County, WY

Harriet Hageman

Wyoming at-large Representative

Republican Party

Platte County, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Platte County, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.445% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.453% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (130k), Some college (119k), and Bachelors Degree (73.1k).

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, WY was $210,400 in 2021, which is 0.859 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $188,600 to $210,400, a 11.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Platte County, WY is 80.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Platte County, WY have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Platte County, WY is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Property

$210,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$25,881

$3,060

Median Property Taxes

±$403

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, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Platte County, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.7%

Homeownership

2021

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 80.7% of the housing units in Platte County, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Platte County, WY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9591

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Platte County, WY 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.

$59,402

Median Household Income

± $6,954

3.79k

Number of Households

± 472

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.79k households in Platte County, WY grew to $59,402 from the previous year's value of $57,784.

The following chart displays the households in Platte County, WY 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Platte County, WY is from Wyoming.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Wyoming

0.446

2020 Wage GINI in Wyoming

In 2021, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.804% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wyoming in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wyoming across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Walked (4.34%)

In 2021, 81.3% of workers in Platte County, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who walked to work (4.34%).

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

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Platte County, WY have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.65% of the workforce in Platte County, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Platte County, WY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Platte County, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Platte County, WY have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Platte County, WY (923 out of 8.45k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Platte County, WY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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

86.4% of the population of Platte County, WY has health coverage, with 39.1% on employee plans, 8.17% on Medicaid, 20.4% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 4.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Platte County, WY see 2798 patients per year on average, which represents a 2% decrease from the previous year (2855 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4289 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 357 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,798 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Platte County, WY

Primary care physicians in Platte County, WY see an average of 2,798 patients per year. This represents a 2% decrease from the previous year (2,855 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Platte County, WY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 14.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.6%

Uninsured

39.1%

Employer Coverage

8.17%

Medicaid

20.4%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

4.7%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Platte County, WY grew by 44.5% from 9.38% to 13.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Platte County, WY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Platte County, WY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.1% in Platte County, WY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Platte County, WY.

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