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Plato

Minnesota · 321 residents (2025 est.) · 0.347 sq mi
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Plato is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,250. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 94 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,700. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
242
−28%since 2000
from 336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
697 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 968 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+6%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:321 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1772252743223701990201020202024Plato
2024242
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,179 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,648
+58%since 2000
from $24,434 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.253
−35%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade26%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
3.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+63%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(332)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(20)
Diversity Score21.8%(53)
Diversity Score
22
+1362%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 80.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.8%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−97.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+27.8 ptssince 2017
from 69.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plato, Minnesota?

Plato, Minnesota has about 242 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plato, Minnesota?

The typical household in Plato, Minnesota earns about $91,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plato, Minnesota expensive?

In Plato, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $239,700.

How educated are people in Plato, Minnesota?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Plato, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plato, Minnesota?

About 0.0% of people in Plato, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plato, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Plato, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 112 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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