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Plato

Missouri · 82 residents · 0.375 sq mi
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Plato has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $125,000. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82
+12%since 2019
from 73 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
219 / sq mi
+12%since 2019
from 195 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
29.0
−4%since 2019
from 30.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
4183125167209200920202024Plato
2024183
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,063 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2023
Per capita income
$23,058
−18%since 2019
from $28,008 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2019
from 34.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $129,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2019
from 93.1% in 2019
27.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−4%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2009 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(4)
Diversity Score16.1%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(76)
Black3.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.8%(13)
Diversity Score38.9%(32)
Diversity Score
39
+141%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+10%since 2019
from 28.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 88.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 67.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2019
from 35.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 57.5% in 2019
Female
47.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 42.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plato, Missouri?

Plato, Missouri has about 82 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plato, Missouri?

The typical household in Plato, Missouri earns about $49,250 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 $125,000.

How educated are people in Plato, Missouri?

About 36.7% 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 19.3% 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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