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Platea

Pennsylvania · 430 residents · 3.343 sq mi
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Platea has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,393. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,600. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
430
−9%since 2000
from 474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
129 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+15%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3464134805466131990201020202024Platea
2024591
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,393
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,301
+46%since 2000
from $14,555 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−16%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(423)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score3.7%(16)
Diversity Score
4
+1%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
11.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Platea, Pennsylvania?

Platea, Pennsylvania has about 430 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Platea, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Platea, Pennsylvania earns about $53,393 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 $99,600, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Platea, Pennsylvania?

About 11.9% 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 10.2% of people in Platea, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Platea, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Platea, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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