Platteville, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Platteville, Wisconsin is 11,421 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 83rd-largest city in Wisconsin. The median household income is $42,667, the median home value is $186,900, and the median age is 23.1.
The population has grown 4.9% since 2010 (11,285 → 11,833).
11,421
Population
1847
People / sq mi
$42,667
Median Income
$186,900
Median Home Value
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Platteville covers 6.2 sq mi of land at 1847 people per square mile.
About Platteville, WI
Age is the most distinctive thing about Platteville: a median age of 23.1, younger than the national median. With 11,421 residents, Platteville is a city in Wisconsin.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $42,667, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.4%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $186,900, with typical rent around $885.
About 45.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Just 5.2% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
Platteville city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Platteville city had a population of 11,285 in 2010 and 11,833 in 2024, a 4.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,539 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: 0.39%.
11,833
Population (2024)
11,285
Population (2010)
12,539
Peak (2015)
0.39%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,285 |
| 2011 | 11,242 |
| 2012 | 11,222 |
| 2013 | 11,386 |
| 2014 | 12,262 |
| 2015 | 12,539 |
| 2016 | 12,485 |
| 2017 | 12,214 |
| 2018 | 11,995 |
| 2019 | 12,087 |
| 2020 | 11,836 |
| 2021 | 11,095 |
| 2022 | 11,169 |
| 2023 | 11,592 |
| 2024 | 11,833 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$42,667
Median Household Income
$24,540
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$186,900
Median Home Value
$885
Median Rent
37.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.3%
High School+
45.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
70.5%
Public Transit
5.2%
Work From Home
15.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
36.4%
Foreign Born
95.6%
Non-English at Home
2.5%
Veterans
11.5%
With Disability
94.7%
Health Insurance
94.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 17.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.2% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Public Administration | 3.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.3% |
| Retail Trade | 0.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Platteville, Wisconsin has a population of 11,421 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 83rd-largest city in Wisconsin.
The median household income in Platteville, Wisconsin is $42,667, with 7.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Platteville, Wisconsin is $186,900, with median monthly rent at $885 and a homeownership rate of 37.9%.
The median age in Platteville, Wisconsin is 23.1 years. The population is 56.0% male and 44.0% female.
The population has grown 4.9% since 2010 (11,285 → 11,833).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.