Platteville is a small town with a large college student population. Because of this, there is a real youthful, hip vibe to the place, and much of the life in the town is centered on the college. This has helped Platteville to buck the trend of other small towns that have suffered declining populations over the past 20 to 30 years. Spending by students, and faculty and staff jobs, are a big part of the local economy.
Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Platteville spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 17.28 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.
As is often the case in a small city, Platteville doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
Platteville is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 43.67% of adults in Platteville have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Platteville in 2022 was $26,379, which is low income relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $105,516 for a family of four. However, Platteville contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Platteville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Platteville residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Platteville include German, Irish, English, Norwegian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Platteville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.
