Platte County Demographics
A map of Platte County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 81,426 | 76.3% |
Black | 8,135 | 7.6% |
Hispanic | 7,161 | 6.7% |
Multiracial | 5,730 | 5.4% |
Asian | 2,721 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 1,545 | 1.4% |
Platte County, Missouri had a population of 106,718 in 2020. It was 76.3% White, 7.6% Black, 2.5% Asian, 6.7% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Platte County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Platte County is the 11th most populous county of the 115 counties in Missouri.
Platte County's White Population
81,426 residents of Platte County identify as White, or 76.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Platte County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Platte County is ranked #104 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Platte County is more White than neighboring Wyandotte County (37.3% White). Platte County is less White than neighboring Buchanan County (80.7% White), and Clinton County (90.9% White).
Platte County's Black Population
8,135 residents of Platte County identify as Black, or 7.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Platte County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Platte County is ranked #13 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Platte County is more Black than neighboring Buchanan County (5.1% Black), Clay County (7% Black), and Clinton County (1% Black). Platte County is less Black than neighboring Wyandotte County (20.1% Black), and Leavenworth County (8.1% Black).
Platte County's Asian Population
2,721 residents of Platte County identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Platte County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Platte County is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Platte County is more Asian than neighboring Buchanan County (1.2% Asian), Leavenworth County (1.3% Asian), Clay County (2.4% Asian), and Clinton County (0.4% Asian). Platte County is less Asian than neighboring Wyandotte County (4.5% Asian).
Platte County's Hispanic Population
7,161 residents of Platte County identify as Hispanic, or 6.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Platte County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Platte County is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Platte County is more Hispanic than neighboring Buchanan County (6.6% Hispanic), and Clinton County (2.4% Hispanic). Platte County is less Hispanic than neighboring Wyandotte County (33% Hispanic), Leavenworth County (6.8% Hispanic), and Clay County (7.4% Hispanic).
Platte County's Native American/Other Population
1,545 residents of Platte County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Platte County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Platte County is ranked #6 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Platte County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wyandotte County (1% Native American/Other), Buchanan County (1.2% Native American/Other), Leavenworth County (1.2% Native American/Other), Clay County (1.2% Native American/Other), and Clinton County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Platte County's Multiracial Population
5,730 residents of Platte County identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Platte County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Platte County is ranked #23 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Platte County is more Multiracial than neighboring Wyandotte County (4.2% Multiracial), Buchanan County (5.3% Multiracial), and Clinton County (4.7% Multiracial). Platte County is less Multiracial than neighboring Leavenworth County (6.2% Multiracial), and Clay County (5.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.