Platte City, Missouri
Platte City: City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
About
Platte City is a city located in the county of Platte in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,691 and a population density of 477 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 4,955 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Platte City
| Population : | 4,955 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Platte County |
| Postal code : | 64079 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 816 |
| Area : | 9.83 km2 |
| Altitude : | 820 feet / 250 meters |
| Capital city : | Platte City is capital of Platte County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:53:31 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 504 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 5.33% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Platte City is located at 39°22'13"N 94°46'57"W (39.3702800, -94.7824600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Platte City
Demographics
The population of Platte City increased by 5.33% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,691 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,719 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,761 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,778 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,805 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,827 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,867 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,915 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,930 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,955 | 0.5% | estimation process |
People born in Platte City (4)
People born in Platte City, including politician Guy Brasfield Park, judge Andrew Jackson Higgins, baseball player Dangerfield Talbert, .
List
- Joseph Wayne Mercer (Confederate Army soldier) he was born in 25/02/1845
Schools in Platte City
College & universities near Platte City, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453109 | Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City | Kansas City (MO) | 64153 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Platte City, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
Post offices near Platte City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Platte City Post Office | Platte City (MO) | 64079 |
Other cities in Platte County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Platte County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Parkville | 8,329 | City in Platte County, Missouri, United States |
| Riverside | 3,150 | City in Platte County, Missouri, United States |
| Weatherby Lake | 2,086 | City in Platte County, Missouri |
| Weston | 1,834 | City in Missouri |
| Lake Waukomis | 874 | City in Platte County, Missouri, United States |
| Ferrelview | 800 | Human settlement in Platte County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Edgerton | 620 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Camden Point | 549 | City in Platte County, Missouri, United States |
| Dearborn | 524 | City in Missouri, USA |
| Platte Woods | 406 | City in Platte County, Missouri, United States |
| Tracy | 362 | City in Missouri |
| Farley | 304 | Village in Platte County, Missouri |
| Houston Lake | 248 | City in Platte County, Missouri, United States |
| Ridgely | 112 | Human settlement in Platte County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Iatan | 56 | Village in Platte County, Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Platte City distances to largest Missouri cities
