Platte City, Missouri is a small town of 14,542 people located just north of the Kansas City metropolitan area in Platte County. It has a population density of 159 people per square mile which is higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The town is home to many businesses such as Grandma's Cafe, Raintree Nursery and Garden Center, Joey's Automotive Repair, and KC Home Solutions. Year-round outdoor activities available for residents include hiking at Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area, fishing at Lake Waukomis or Parkville Lake, or golfing at Rolling Hills Country Club. There are also several organizations in Platte City such as the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Platte County and Lion’s Club International. As for sports events, The Platte City Pirates host sporting events such as soccer games and track meets throughout the year.
The population in Platte City (zip 64079) is 14,542. There are 155 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Platte City (zip 64079) is 35.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Platte City (zip 64079) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Platte City (zip 64079)
- 58.3% are married
- 8.9% are divorced
- 41.1% are married with children
- 16.0% have children, but are single
Race in Platte City (zip 64079)
- 86.6% are White
- 4.2% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 4.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander