Platte County GIS Maps
Platte County, Wyoming, has 8,605 residents across 8,183 parcels and covers 2,081.5 square miles. The population declined 0.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Platte County is 56031.
Wheatland is the county's largest population center. Platte County also includes 5 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 12 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Platte County Trends
- Population
- 8,605▾
- Median Home Value
- $248,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,689▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Platte County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Platte County Parcels
Platte County has 8,183 mapped parcels. The median assessed value is $169,451. The median lot size is 1.68 acres. 2,448 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 4,989 distinct owner names. About 13% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Wyoming. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Owner names reach 80.9%. Mailing addresses reach 80.8%. Browse the interactive Platte County Parcel viewer here.
Platte County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 8,183 | 100% |
| Owner name | 6,624 | 80.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 6,613 | 80.8% |
| Site address | 4,845 | 59.2% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 8,183 | 100% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 8,183 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 8,183 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Platte County parcel records.
Platte County Population
Platte County had 8,605 residents in 2020. That was 0.7% lower than in 2010. Platte County had 202 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 4 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Wheatland, Guernsey and Glendo.
Population Trend in Platte County WY
Platte County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Platte County Zip Codes
Platte County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Wheatland (82201), Guernsey (82214) and Glendo (82213). Wheatland is the largest zip by population, with about 6,395 residents or 74% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 96% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Platte County WY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82201 | Wheatland | 6,395 | ▾ -1.1% |
| 82214 | Guernsey | 1,270 | ▾ -2.5% |
| 82213 | Glendo | 591 | ▴ 15.2% |
| 82210 | Chugwater | 329 | ▾ -17.5% |
| 82215 | Hartville | 159 | ▴ 20.5% |
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Platte County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Platte County Demographics
Platte County has a median age of 47.8, which makes the county a little older than Wyoming overall. About 20.1% of residents are under 18, while 26.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 19.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 29.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Platte County WY
Median Age
47.8
Under 18
20.1%
Age 65+
26.2%
Bachelor's+
19.5%
Platte County School Districts
Platte County is served by 3 public school districts with 2,689 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Goshen County 1, Platte County 1 and Platte County 2. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Platte County WY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen County School District 1 | 1,617 | 60.1% | ▾ -1.2% |
| Platte County School District 1 | 882 | 32.8% | ▾ -2.1% |
| Platte County School District 2 | 190 | 7.1% | ▾ -11.6% |
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Platte County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Platte County Housing & Real Estate
Platte County has a median home value of $248,900 and a median gross rent of $745. About 72% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Wyoming median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $354,000 and homes spent about 143 days on the market.
Platte County Housing Mix
Platte County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Platte County Housing Trends
Platte County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Platte County, WY
Platte County has 574 business listings across 241 categories. The largest categories in Platte County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (22, 3.8%), Gas Stations (14, 2.4%), and Financial Service (10, 1.7%). The full Platte County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Platte County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Platte County, WY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 22 | 3.8% |
| Gas Stations | 14 | 2.4% |
| Financial Service | 10 | 1.7% |
| Rv Park | 9 | 1.6% |
| Parks & Recreation | 9 | 1.6% |
| Medical Offices | 8 | 1.4% |
| Hotels | 8 | 1.4% |
| Restaurants | 8 | 1.4% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 8 | 1.4% |
| Real Estate | 7 | 1.2% |
Platte County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Cobblestone Inn and Suites | Accommodation | Guernsey |
| hla Bookkeeping | Accountant | Wheatland |
| Grayrocks Reservoir | Active Life | Brighton |
| Mantle Ranch | Adoption Services | Wheatland |
| Indian Paint Brush Designs | Advertising Agency | Wheatland |
| Wheatland Irrigation District | Agricultural Service | Wheatland |
| Johnson Livestock | Agriculture | Wheatland |
| Phifer Airfield | Airport | Wheatland |
| Twisters Restaurant & Bed and Breakfast LLC | American Restaurants | Guernsey |
| Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary | Animal Shelters | Hartville |
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Platte County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Platte County Basemaps
Platte County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Platte County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Platte County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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