Platteville, Wisconsin
Platteville: city in Grant County, Wisconsin
About
Platteville is a city located in the county of Grant in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,509 and a population density of 94 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,470 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Platteville
| Population | 1,470 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Grant County |
| Postal code | 53818 |
| Phone Area Codes | 608 |
| Area | 16.11 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.7342,-90.4785 |
| Altitude | 991 feet / 302 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:20:23 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 91 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Platteville is located at 42°44'3"N 90°28'42"W (42.7341600, -90.4784600).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Platteville decreased by 2.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,509 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,462 | -3.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,450 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,458 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,455 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,464 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,477 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,480 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,483 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,484 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,470 | -0.95% | estimation process |
People born in Platteville (13)
People born in Platteville, including physiologist Herbert Spencer Gasser, voice actor and character actor John Fiedler, journalist Cleve Cartmill, .
More notable people
- Harry J. Wienbergen (American football coach) he was born in 21/10/1900
- Herbert T. Perrin (United States general) he was born in 08/09/1893
- James William Murphy (American politician) he was born in 17/04/1858
- Pants Rowland (American baseball manager) he was born in 12/02/1878
- Tony Clark (American politician) he was born in 31/12/1971
- Marietta S. Robinson (American politician) she was born in 01/01/1951
- Nellie King Donaldson (American suffragist, lawyer) she was born in 20/10/1869
- Cosette Kies (American writer, librarian, and academic) she was born in 01/01/1936
- Maria Huntington Fitch (American botanical collector (1842—1926)) she was born in 23/12/1842
- Christopher C. Miller (acting U.S. Secretary of Defense during the last months of the Trump administration) he was born in 15/10/1965
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Platteville, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240462 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | Platteville (WI) | 53818-3099 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Platteville, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| WDL | Wisconsin Dells | Superior and La Crosse Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Platteville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Plattevill Post Office | Platteville (WI) | 53818 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Platteville, Colorado human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America with a population of 3,000 people.
Other cities in Grant County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grant County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 3,700 | City in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Jamestown | 2,122 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
| Buena Vista | 1,820 | Unincorporated community in the Town of Delafield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin |
| Dickeyville | 1,020 | Village in Grant County, Wisconsin |
| Preston | 980 | A city in Grant County, Wisconsin |
| Potosi | 887 | Civil town in Grant County, Wisconsin |
| Arthur | 791 | Township in Chippewa County, Wisconsin |
| Beetown | 763 | Unincorporated community in the Town of Beetown, Grant County, Wisconsin |
| Fennimore | 601 | City in Grant County, Wisconsin |
| Mount Ida | 570 | Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Ellenboro | 538 | Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Hickory Grove | 464 | Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Cassville | 430 | Village in Grant County, Wisconsin |
| Blue River | 418 | Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Glen Haven | 408 | Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Boscobel | 400 | Fourth-class city in Grant County, Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Platteville distances to largest Wisconsin cities