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Platea

Pennsylvania · 442 residents · 3.343 sq mi
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Platea has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,964. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,300. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
442
−7%since 2000
from 474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
132 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.9
+31%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3464134805466131990201020202024Platea
2024591
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,964
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,252
+87%since 2000
from $14,555 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
9.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(423)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score4%(18)
Diversity Score
4
+9%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Platea, Pennsylvania?

Platea, Pennsylvania has about 442 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Platea, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Platea, Pennsylvania earns about $56,964 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 $141,300, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Platea, Pennsylvania?

About 5.8% 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 7.7% 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 16 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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