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Plato

Missouri · 109 residents · 0.375 sq mi
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Plato is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,250. Population has grown 22% since 2009. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,000. Households here earn about 97% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
109
+22%since 2009
from 89 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
291 / sq mi
+22%since 2009
from 237 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
−31%since 2009
from 53.1 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
4183125167209200920202024Plato
2024183
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,250
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $42,333 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2023
Per capita income
$34,140
−28%since 2009
from $47,115 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $179,900 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,092 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
38.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−76%since 2009
from 4.2 in 2009
2009 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.3%(36)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(100)
Black1.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(6)
Diversity Score26.7%(29)
Diversity Score
27
−34%since 2009
from 40 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
32.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.1%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
27.9%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plato, Missouri?

Plato, Missouri has about 109 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plato, Missouri?

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

Is Plato, Missouri expensive?

In Plato, Missouri, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Plato, Missouri?

About 43.9% of adults age 25 and over in Plato, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plato, Missouri?

About 11.3% of people in Plato, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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