Demographics & People — Platteville, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,421 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,700 |
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| Median Age | 23.4 |
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| Total Households | 4,112 |
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| Family Households | 1,574 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2046 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,147 |
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| Black or African American | 530 |
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| Asian | 275 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 457 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,413 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,214 |
| Other groups | 1,303 |
| Irish | 1,166 |
| English | 1,005 |
| Polish | 860 |
| Norwegian | 747 |
| French (except Basque) | 344 |
| Dutch | 301 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 301 |
Language
| English Only | 10,660 |
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| Spanish | 132 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,147 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 315 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,938 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Platteville, Wisconsin.
