Platte City

City in Platte County, Missouri

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Platte City is a city in Platte County, Missouri, with 4,784 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 820 ft (250 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tracy, 2.2 miles NW.

About Platte City

Platte City is a city in and the county seat of Platte County, Missouri, United States, that is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 4,784 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Platte City

Median household income
$71,498
Median home value
$210,800
Median rent
$1,226/mo
Median age
41.5
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Platte City, MO population

Platte City had 4,784 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,784
Density1,208 per sq mi (466 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Platte City at a glance

StateMissouri (MO)
CountyPlatte County
TypeCity
Population4,784 (2020)
Land area3.96 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Coordinates39.3597° N, 94.7563° W
ZIP code64079
Official websiteplattecity.org
Census code (GEOID)2958178

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Platte City

What county is Platte City in?

Platte City is in Platte County, Missouri.

What is the population of Platte City, MO?

4,784 people lived in Platte City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Platte City, MO?

The ZIP code of Platte City is 64079.

What is the elevation of Platte City?

820 feet (250 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Platte City?

Tracy (2.2 mi), Ferrelview (5.8 mi), Farley (6.3 mi), Camden Point (6.4 mi), Weston (7.8 mi).

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