Census ACS · #601 μSA
Platteville Metro Area
The Platteville, Wi Micropolitan Statistical Area has 51,678 residents. The median household income is $64,349 and the median home value is $186,300.
51,678
Population
45
People / sq mi
$64,349
Median Income
$186,300
Median Home Value
The Platteville CBSA covers 1,148 sq mi of land at 45.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
Economy & Income
$64,349
Median Household Income
$33,079
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$186,300
Median Home Value
$812
Median Rent
69.1%
Homeownership
Education
92.9%
High School+
24.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
9.3%
Work From Home
20.6 min
Avg Commute
30.3%
Foreign Born
Platteville spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Platteville, Wi Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 51,678 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #601 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Platteville metro area is $64,349, with a per capita income of $33,079.
The Platteville, Wi CBSA spans the state of Wisconsin.
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Data for the Platteville, Wi CBSA (38420) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Age is the most distinctive thing about Platteville: a median age of 36.9, younger than the national median. Platteville is a metro area in WI with a population of 51,678.
The typical household here earns about $64,349, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US metro areas at 7.2%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $186,300, with typical rent around $812.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 24.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.