Platteville City, Wisconsin
As of the census of 2000, there were 9989 people in the city, organized into 76 households, and 48 families residing in the city. The population density was 2376.4 people per square mile (917.53/km˛), giving it the 47th most densely populated city among the Wisconsin. There were 3482 housing units at an average density of 829 per square mile (320.08/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.31 persons, and the average family size was 2.86 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 14.4% under the age of 18, 41.3% from 18 to 24, 17.5% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 119.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.6 males. The median age was 23 years, The median age of males was 22.2 years, for females the median age was 27.9 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 96.15% White, 1.12% Black or African American, 0.27% American Indian, 1.4% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 0.75% from two or more races and 0.27% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $35742, making it the 400th wealthiest city by median household income among the Wisconsin. The median income for a family in the city was $50583, making it the 258th highest city by median family income in Wisconsin. The per capita income for the city was $15858, making it the 113th poorest city by per capita income among the Wisconsin. The median income is $9001, Males have a median income of $8547 versus $9739 for females.
In 2000, 5209 pupils and students, of which 63.01% are male and 36.99% are female, 52.15% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.44% nursery or pri school, 0.67% kindergarten, 13.15% elementary school, 7.28% high school and 76.46% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 9989 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 10033 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 10019 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 9937 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 9866 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 9922 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 9919 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 9903 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 9773 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 10173 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 10297 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 90 | 37 | 127 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 28 | 35 |
| Elementary school | 369 | 316 | 685 |
| High school | 186 | 193 | 379 |
| College or graduate school | 2630 | 1353 | 3983 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platteville city, Wisconsin | $35742 | $50583 | $15858 |
| Grant County, Wisconsin | $36268 | $43428 | $16764 |
| Wisconsin, United States | $43791 | $52911 | $21271 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |