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Platteville, CO


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Platteville, Colorado

Platteville, Colorado, in Weld county, is 15 miles E of Longmont, Colorado (center to center) and 34 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The town contains a population of approximately 2,370.

The People and Families of Platteville

In Platteville, about 61% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Platteville, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Platteville.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Platteville had a median family income of $47,574.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Platteville favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,870. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Platteville Housing

Platteville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Platteville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Platteville, CO

Comparing Platteville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population107
Racial Diversity86
Well-Paid Single Men64
Female Share of the Population14
Age of the Population12
Senior Citizens13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home52
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Rents36
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime46
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