This was 12.8 percent higher than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 102,848.
96.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Platte County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,771 | 3.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 14,291 | 20.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,741 | 2.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 4,718 | 6.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 11,047 | 15.7 |
| Associate's degree | 5,447 | 7.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 18,834 | 26.8 |
| Master's degree | 8,748 | 12.5 |
| Professional school degree | 1,708 | 2.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 891 | 1.3 |
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City of Riverside• City of Houston Lake• City of Northmoor• City of Lake Waukomis• City of Tracy• City of Weatherby Lake• City of Platte• Village of Farley• City of Camden Point• Village of Ridgely• City of Platte Woods• City of Edgerton• Village Of Ferrelview• City of Parkville• City of Weston• Village Of Iatan
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