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Encyclopedia > Platte County, Missouri
Platte County, Missouri
Map
Map of Missouri highlighting Platte County
Location in the state of Missouri
Map of the USA highlighting Missouri
Missouri's location in the USA
Statistics
Founded 1828
Seat Platte City
Largest City Kansas City
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water
 
427 sq mi (1,106 km²)
420 sq mi (1,089 km²)
7 sq mi (18 km²), 1.61%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density
 
73,781
176/sq mi (68/km²)
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Named for: Platte purchase

Platte County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county was organized in 1828 and was named for the Platte purchase, Platte being French for a low, shallow, or intermittent stream. As of 2000, the population was 73,781. Its county seat is Platte City6. Image File history File links Map_of_Missouri_highlighting_Platte_County. ... Official language(s) English Capital Jefferson City Largest city Kansas City Largest metro area St Louis[1] Area  Ranked 21st  - Total 69,709 sq mi (180,693 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 300 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_MO.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Missouri ... Year 1828 (MDCCCXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Thursday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Platte City is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. ... Nickname: Location in Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass Counties in the state of Missouri. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... “UTC” redirects here. ... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... The Platte Purchase, a historic region of the United States was the territory included the land between the Missouri River and the original state line. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Official language(s) English Capital Jefferson City Largest city Kansas City Largest metro area St Louis[1] Area  Ranked 21st  - Total 69,709 sq mi (180,693 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 300 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... Year 1828 (MDCCCXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Thursday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... The Platte Purchase, a historic region of the United States was the territory included the land between the Missouri River and the original state line. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Platte City is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


This county is part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Kansas City satellite map The Kansas City Metropolitan Area is a metropolitan area situated at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers (Kaw Point) and straddling the state border between Missouri and Kansas. ...

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,106 km² (427 mi²). 1,089 km² (420 mi²) of it is land and 18 km² (7 mi²) of it (1.61%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Adjacent counties

Buchanan County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ... Clinton County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ... Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. ... Wyandotte County (standard abbreviation: WY and commonly referred to as The Dotte by its residents) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. ... Leavenworth County (standard abbreviation: LV) is a county located in northeast Kansas, in the central United States. ... Atchison County (standard abbreviation: AT) is a county located in the state of Kansas. ...

Major highways

Platte County Courthouse in Platte City was built after the original courthouse was burned with the rest of Platte City during the American Civil War. Blanche Barrow was held at the adjoining jail following a Bonnie & Clyde shootout just south of Platte City.
Platte County Courthouse in Platte City was built after the original courthouse was burned with the rest of Platte City during the American Civil War. Blanche Barrow was held at the adjoining jail following a Bonnie & Clyde shootout just south of Platte City.

Interstate 29 (abbreviated I-29) is an interstate highway in the Midwestern United States. ... Interstate 435 (abbreviated I-435) is an Interstate Highway beltway that encircles much of the Kansas City metropolitan area in the states of Kansas and Missouri, USA. I-435, a spur route of Interstate 35, is 80. ... Interstate 635 is the designation for two tertiary interstate routes in the United States associated with Interstate 35. ... U.S. Highway 71 is a north-south United States highway. ... Route 45 is a highway in northwest Missouri. ... Route 92 is a highway in northeastern Missouri. ... Route 152 is a highway in the northern Kansas City, Missouri area. ... Route 273 is a highway in northwestern Missouri. ... Route 371 is a highway in western Missouri. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2283x1253, 536 KB) Platte County Courthouse in Platte City, Missouri. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2283x1253, 536 KB) Platte County Courthouse in Platte City, Missouri. ... Platte City is a city in Platte County, Missouri, along the Platte River. ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... Bennie Iva Blanche Frasure (née Caldwell) (January 1, 1911 - December 24, 1988) was the third wife of Marvin Buck Barrow and a member of the Barrow gang. ... Bonnie and Clyde clowning. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 73,781 people, 29,278 households, and 20,231 families residing in the county. The population density was 68/km² (176/mi²). There were 30,902 housing units at an average density of 28/km² (74/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.45% White, 3.49% Black or African American, 0.46% Native American, 1.48% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 1.05% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. 3.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.4% were of German, 12.5% Irish, 12.2% American and 11.4% English ancestry according to Census 2000. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... This article is about the English as an ethnic group and nation. ... The United States 2000 Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...


There were 29,278 households out of which 34.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were married couples living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.90% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the county the population was spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 32.60% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 8.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.50 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $55,849, and the median income for a family was $65,236. Males had a median income of $44,310 versus $31,005 for females. The per capita income for the county was $26,356. About 3.30% of families and 4.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.70% of those under age 18 and 5.70% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Cities and towns

Camden Point is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. ... Dearborn is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. ... East Leavenworth is an unincorporated community in Platte County, Missouri. ... Edgerton is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. ... Farley is a village located in Platte County, Missouri. ... Ferrelview is a village located in Platte County, Missouri. ... Houston Lake is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. ... Iatan is a village located in Platte County, Missouri. ... Nickname: Location in Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass Counties in the state of Missouri. ... Lake Waukomis is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. ... Northmoor is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. ... Parkville is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. ... Platte City is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. ... Platte Woods is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. ... Ridgely is a village located in Platte County, Missouri. ... Riverside is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. ... Tracy is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. ... Waldron is an unincorporated community in southwestern Platte County, Missouri. ... Location of Weatherby Lake, Missouri Weatherby Lake is an independent city in Platte County, Missouri, United States located approximately 14 miles from Kansas City. ... Weston is a city in Platte County, Missouri, United States. ...

External link

Coordinates: 39°23′N 94°46′W / 39.38, -94.77 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


  Results from FactBites:
 
Platte County, Missouri - definition of Platte County, Missouri in Encyclopedia (367 words)
Platte County is a county located in the state of Missouri.
In the county the population is spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 32.60% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 8.80% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county is $55,849, and the median income for a family is $65,236.
Destination KC | 2002-2003 (465 words)
The county is separated from downtown Kansas City by the Missouri, a river that forms the county's western boundary as well.
Platte is one of the most prosperous and fastest growing counties in the Kansas City metropolitan area, with more than 75,000 residents in its 421 square miles.
There is a virtual consensus among county residents that a sense of good will and community spirit runs throughout the county, from the citizens to the education officials to the people in government.
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