Demographics & People — Platte, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,310 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~900 |
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| Median Age | 35.6 |
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| Total Households | 552 |
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| Family Households | 292 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,238 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 21 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 489 |
| Dutch | 346 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 189 |
| Irish | 171 |
| American | 123 |
| European | 122 |
| Norwegian | 110 |
| French (except Basque) | 82 |
| Czech | 43 |
| French Canadian | 40 |
Language
| English Only | 1,124 |
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| Spanish | 10 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,155 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 59 |
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| Population 18+ | 959 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Platte, South Dakota.
