Platteville
City in Grant County, Wisconsin
Platteville is a city in Grant County, Wisconsin, with 11,836 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 991 ft (302 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Belmont, 6.8 miles E.
- 11,836residents (2020 Census)
- 991 ftelevation · 302 m
- 6.2 sq miland area · 16.0 km²
- 1,915 / sq mipopulation density
- 53818ZIP code
About Platteville
Platteville is the largest city in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 11,836 at the 2020 census. It is located atop the greater Platte River valley in the southern Driftless Region of Wisconsin, an area known for its karst topography and rolling hills. It is home to the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. It is the principal city of the Platteville micropolitan statistical area, which has an estimated population of 51,938.
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Living in Platteville
- Median household income
- $43,083
- Median home value
- $200,100
- Median rent
- $863/mo
- Median age
- 23.4
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Platteville had 11,836 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,836 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,915 per sq mi (739 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Platteville at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Grant County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,836 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.18 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7279° N, 90.4681° W |
| ZIP code | 53818 |
| Official website | platteville.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5563250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Platteville
- Belmont6.8 mi E
- Rewey8.7 mi NE
- Cuba City8.8 mi S
- Dickeyville9.6 mi SW
- Tennyson11.4 mi W
- Benton11.7 mi S
- Livingston12.0 mi N
- Kieler12.2 mi SW
- Potosi12.5 mi W
- Hazel Green13.5 mi S
- Lancaster14.6 mi NW
- Sandy Hook14.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Platteville
What county is Platteville in?
Platteville is in Grant County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Platteville, WI?
11,836 people lived in Platteville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Platteville, WI?
The ZIP code of Platteville is 53818.
What is the elevation of Platteville?
991 feet (302 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Platteville?
Belmont (6.8 mi), Rewey (8.7 mi), Cuba City (8.8 mi), Dickeyville (9.6 mi), Tennyson (11.4 mi).
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