City · Missouri
Plattsburg, Missouri
Plattsburg, city, in Clinton County, Missouri. Plattsburg had 2,239 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,222 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,253 (±340). GEOID 2958250.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,239
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,222 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,253 ±340
Median household income
$63,423
±$11,721 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$194,200
±$37,075 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$772
±$146 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Plattsburg and what county is it in?
Plattsburg is a city in Clinton County, Missouri. It covers 3.6 square miles of land, 617 residents per square mile in 2020.
Plattsburg is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Plattsburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,239 people lived in Plattsburg on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 2,222 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,253 (±340).
| Measure | Plattsburg | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,253 ±340 | 21,414 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,029 ±148 | 8,329 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.13 ±0.22 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,124 ±151 | 9,077 | no clear change |
Plattsburg's population since 2000
From 2,354 in 2000 to 2,239 in 2025: down 4.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Plattsburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Plattsburg?
The median resident of Plattsburg is 52.3 years old; 17.4% are under 18 and 24.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.8%.
| Measure | Plattsburg | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.3 ±7.1 | 42.0 | +10.6 |
| Under 18 years | 17.4% ±4.6 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.3% ±5.6 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±4.7 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.2% ±4.4 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±2.3 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±4.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±2.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 22.1% ±5.2 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6% ±4.2 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3% ±3.2 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.8% ±6.9 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3% ±3.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.9% ±3.6 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Plattsburg earn?
Half of Plattsburg's 1,029 households earn less than $63,423 a year (±$11,721), against $70,627 in Clinton County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $69,478 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Plattsburg | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,423 ±$11,721 | $70,627 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,398 ±$9,569 | $89,325 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,930 ±$3,597 | $35,789 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.5% ±6.0 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.3% ±15.6 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.7% ±5.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% ±8.0 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.3% ±7.7 pts | 86.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Plattsburg?
Owners occupy 67.4% of Plattsburg's occupied homes and renters 32.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $194,200 by its owner (±$37,075). The median renter pays $772 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Plattsburg | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $194,200 ±$37,075 | $226,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $772 ±$146 | $1,008 | −$227 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 14.4% ±9.7 pts | 26.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,573 ±$108 | $1,573 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.4% ±8.8 pts | 75.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.6% ±8.8 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Housing units | 1,124 ±151 | 9,077 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±3.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.1% ±6.5 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% ±3.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.3% ±6.3 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.9% ±5.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Plattsburg building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Plattsburg in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 3.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Plattsburg work and get to work?
86.7% of Plattsburg's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.5 minutes.
| Measure | Plattsburg | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.0% ±6.6 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% ±2.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.7% ±4.6 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3% ±3.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5% ±3.9 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.5 min ±13.4 | 28.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Plattsburg?
No census tract lies mostly in Plattsburg; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9603Clinton County | 4,366 | $70,071 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Plattsburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Plattsburg compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Plattsburg is the 7,289th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 226th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Plattsburg ranks 160th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 226th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 208th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 327th | 420 |
| Median household income | 160th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 139th | 420 |
| Median home value | 139th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 258th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 158th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 156th | 404 |
| Median age | 12th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 199th | 418 |
| Work from home | 198th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 11th | 420 |
Plattsburg's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Plattsburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Plattsburg?
19 of the 57 figures for Plattsburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Plattsburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Plattsburg.