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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Platea

Pennsylvania · 458 residents · 3.343 sq mi
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Platea has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

458
−3%vs 2000
vs 474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
137 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.3
−18%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3464134805466131990201020202024Platea
2024591
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,154
−37%vs 2000
vs $14,555 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.5%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,400
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$285
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $529 in 2000
US average: $450
82.3%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.5% in 2000
17.7% rent
1.6
−27%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(463)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(17)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(455)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score1.6%(7)
2
−56%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.1%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+70%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Platea, Pennsylvania?

Platea, Pennsylvania has about 458 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Platea, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Platea, Pennsylvania earns about $25,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Platea, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Platea, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $40,400, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Platea, Pennsylvania?

About 1.0% of adults age 25 and over in Platea, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Platea, Pennsylvania?

About 7.5% of people in Platea, Pennsylvania 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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