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Plato Overview

218
TOTAL POPULATION
116
MALE POPULATION
102
FEMALE POPULATION
113.73
MALES / 100 FEMALES
87.93
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,786
PER CAPITA INCOME
$101,875
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,500
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
117
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Plato Zip Codes

Plato Area Codes

Race in Plato

The most populous races in Plato are White / Caucasian (215 | 98.6%), Some other Race (2 | 0.9%), and Two or more Races (1 | 0.5%).
Race in Plato
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian21598.6%
Two or more Races10.5%
Some other Race20.9%
Total218100.0%

Ancestry in Plato

The most populous ancestries reported in Plato are German (139 | 63.8%), Norwegian (21 | 9.6%), American (15 | 6.9%), Irish (8 | 3.7%), and Swedish (8 | 3.7%), together accounting for 87.6% of all Plato residents.
Ancestry in Plato
Ancestry# Population% Population
American156.9%
Czech10.5%
Danish41.8%
Dutch20.9%
English31.4%
European41.8%
French31.4%
German13963.8%
Irish83.7%
Norwegian219.6%
Portuguese20.9%
Swedish83.7%
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Immigrants in Plato

Immigrants in Plato
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Plato

Sex and Age in Plato

The most populous age groups in Plato are 35 to 39 Years (19 | 16.4%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (21 | 20.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Plato
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (6.0%)3 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Years7 (6.0%)6 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years6 (5.2%)6 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years8 (6.9%)6 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years4 (3.5%)7 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Years3 (2.6%)4 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years5 (4.3%)8 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years19 (16.4%)4 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Years11 (9.5%)5 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years13 (11.2%)11 (10.8%)
50 to 54 Years3 (2.6%)4 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years5 (4.3%)6 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years3 (2.6%)3 (2.9%)
65 to 69 Years5 (4.3%)4 (3.9%)
70 to 74 Years13 (11.2%)21 (20.6%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)4 (3.9%)
80 to 84 Years4 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total116 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Plato

Median Family Size in Plato

The median family size in Plato is 2.81 persons per family, with single male/father families (3 | 4.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (5 | 7.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.40 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Plato
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple55 (87.3%)2.78
Single Male/Father3 (4.8%)4.00
Single Female/Mother5 (7.9%)2.40
Total Families63 (100.0%)2.81

Median Household Size in Plato

The median household size in Plato is 2.18 persons per household, with single male/father households (3 | 3.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4 persons per household. non-family households (37 | 37.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.05 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Plato
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple55 (55.0%)2.78
Single Male/Father3 (3.0%)4.00
Single Female/Mother5 (5.0%)2.80
Non-family37 (37.0%)1.05
Total Households100 (100.0%)2.18

Household Size by Marriage Status in Plato

Out of a total of 100 households in Plato, 63 (63.0%) are family households, while 37 (37.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 35, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 36.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Plato
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-36 (36.0%)
2-Person Households35 (35.0%)1 (1.0%)
3-Person Households18 (18.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households7 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total63 (63.0%)37 (37.0%)

Female Fertility in Plato

Fertility by Age in Plato

Average fertility rate in Plato is 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Plato
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years1 (100.0%)48.0
Total1 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Plato

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Plato
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Plato

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Plato
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1 (100.0%)83.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total1 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Plato

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Plato
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Plato

Income Overview in Plato

Per Capita Income in Plato is $40,786, while median incomes of families and households are $101,875 and $67,500 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income218$40,786
Median Family Income63$101,875
Mean Family Income63$111,690
Median Household Income100$67,500
Mean Household Income100$90,397
Income Deficit63$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)21831.96%
Wage / Income Gap ($)21868.04¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2180.34

Earnings by Sex in Plato

Average Earnings in Plato are $53,393, $60,625 for men and $41,250 for women, a difference of 32.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Plato
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male75 (57.3%)$60,625
Female56 (42.7%)$41,250
Total131 (100.0%)$53,393

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Plato

The most common earnings brackets in Plato are $100,000+ for men (19 | 25.3%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (9 | 16.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Plato
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4 (5.3%)2 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (4.0%)9 (16.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4992 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)2 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)5 (8.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)2 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)5 (8.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9992 (2.7%)3 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9993 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9995 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9994 (5.3%)2 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9994 (5.3%)9 (16.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9999 (12.0%)6 (10.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9998 (10.7%)1 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (10.7%)6 (10.7%)
$100,000+19 (25.3%)4 (7.1%)
Total75 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Plato

Average earnings in Plato are $66,250 for men and $52,750 for women, a difference of 20.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,917, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $59,000. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,750, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $26,875.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Plato
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$70,000$48,125
College or Associate's Degree$59,000$26,875
Bachelor's Degree$68,750$58,750
Graduate Degree$102,917$0
Total$66,250$52,750

Family Income in Plato

Family Income Brackets in Plato

According to the Plato family income data, there are 18 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Plato
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99911.6%
$35,000 to $49,99969.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991523.8%
$75,000 to $99,999812.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991828.6%
$150,000 to $199,999914.3%
$200,000+69.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Plato

3-person families (17 | 27.0%) account for the highest median family income in Plato with $163,750 per family, while 3-person families (17 | 27.0%) have the highest median income of $54,583 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Plato
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families36 (57.1%)$62,500
3-Person Families17 (27.0%)$163,750
4-Person Families7 (11.1%)$104,375
5-Person Families1 (1.6%)$0
6-Person Families2 (3.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total63 (100.0%)$101,875

Family Income by Number of Earners in Plato

Family Income by Number of Earners in Plato
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners17 (27.0%)$58,750
1 Earner6 (9.5%)$0
2 Earners28 (44.4%)$123,750
3+ Earners12 (19.1%)$142,500
Total63 (100.0%)$101,875

Household Income in Plato

Household Income Brackets in Plato

With 28 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Plato, accounting for 28.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Plato
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99999.0%
$25,000 to $34,99933.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991111.0%
$50,000 to $74,9992828.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991111.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992323.0%
$150,000 to $199,99999.0%
$200,000+66.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Plato

The median household income in Plato is $67,500, with the highest median household income of $113,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 27 households (27.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 1 households (1.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Plato
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1 (1.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years38 (38.0%)$110,625
45 to 64 Years27 (27.0%)$113,750
65+ Years34 (34.0%)$57,885
Total100 (100.0%)$67,500

Poverty in Plato

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Plato

With 5.2% poverty level for males and 2.0% for females among the residents of Plato, 25 to 34 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (37.5%) and 2 females (16.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Plato
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years3 (37.5%)2 (16.7%)
35 to 44 Years1 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (5.2%)2 (2.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Plato

According to the poverty statistics in Plato, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Plato
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (71.4%)3 (100.0%)
5 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years6 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years2 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
15 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years7 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years5 (62.5%)10 (83.3%)
35 to 44 Years29 (96.7%)9 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years16 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years8 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
75 Years and over4 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total110 (94.8%)100 (98.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Plato

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Plato
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Plato

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Plato
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Plato

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Plato
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)1 (25.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)1 (12.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Plato

Employment by Class of Employer in Plato

Among the 117 employed individuals in Plato, private company employees (84 | 71.8%), local government employees (14 | 12.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (11 | 9.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Plato
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees8471.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)21.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations119.4%
Local Government Employees1412.0%
State Government Employees65.1%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total117100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Plato

Employment Status by Age in Plato
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years6 (85.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years34 (87.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years10 (90.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years3 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total117 (64.6%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Plato

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Plato
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma23 (92.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree44 (84.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total97 (90.7%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Plato

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Plato are Community & Social Service (11 | 9.4%), Education Instruction & Library (7 | 6.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4 | 3.4%), Architecture & Engineering (4 | 3.4%), and Management (3 | 2.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Plato

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Plato, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (66.7%), and Health Technologists (66.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Plato
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Business & Financial2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 5 (45.5%)6 (54.5%)
Education, Arts & Media1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Health Technologists1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Total (Category)14 (60.9%)9 (39.1%)
Total (Overall)74 (63.2%)43 (36.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Plato are Healthcare Support (5 | 4.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (4 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (3 | 2.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (1 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Plato

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Plato, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (25.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (75.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Plato
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)4 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)
Total (Overall)74 (63.2%)43 (36.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Plato are Office & Administration (24 | 20.5%), and Sales & Related (14 | 12.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Plato

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Plato
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
Office & Administration9 (37.5%)15 (62.5%)
Total (Category)16 (42.1%)22 (57.9%)
Total (Overall)74 (63.2%)43 (36.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Plato are Construction & Extraction (15 | 12.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (4 | 3.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Plato

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Plato
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)74 (63.2%)43 (36.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Plato are Production (16 | 13.7%), and Transportation (8 | 6.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Plato

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Plato
OccupationMaleFemale
Production13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
Transportation8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)21 (87.5%)3 (12.5%)
Total (Overall)74 (63.2%)43 (36.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Plato

Employment Industries in Plato

The major employment industries in Plato include Manufacturing (25 | 21.4%), Construction (13 | 11.1%), Educational Services (13 | 11.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (13 | 11.1%), and Retail Trade (11 | 9.4%).
Employment Industries in Plato

Employment Industries by Sex in Plato

The Plato industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Plato
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing21 (84.0%)4 (16.0%)
Wholesale Trade1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Educational Services5 (38.5%)8 (61.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2 (15.4%)11 (84.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Public Administration8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
Total74 (63.2%)43 (36.7%)

Education in Plato

School Enrollment in Plato

The most common levels of schooling among the 42 students in Plato are high school (15 | 35.7%), elementary school (10 | 23.8%), and middle school (10 | 23.8%).
School Enrollment in Plato
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool37.1%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School1023.8%
Middle School1023.8%
High School1535.7%
College / Undergraduate37.1%
Graduate / Professional12.4%
Total42100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Plato

Out of a total of 42 students who are enrolled in schools in Plato, 7 (16.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 35 (83.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (33.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Plato
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds8 (66.7%)4 (33.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (83.3%)7 (16.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Plato

Education (11 | 36.7%), arts & humanities (6 | 20.0%), business (5 | 16.7%), social sciences (2 | 6.7%), and literature & languages (2 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 30 individuals in Plato who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Plato
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural13.3%
Physical & Health Sciences13.3%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences26.7%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies13.3%
Science & Technology13.3%
Business516.7%
Education1136.7%
Literature & Languages26.7%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities620.0%
Total30100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Plato

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Plato

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Plato are males with 3 vehicles (35, accounting for 47.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (22, making up 81.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Plato
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle15 (20.3%)6 (14.0%)
2 Vehicles15 (20.3%)12 (27.9%)
3 Vehicles35 (47.3%)22 (51.2%)
4 Vehicles5 (6.8%)3 (7.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Plato

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Plato are 20 to 24 minutes (15 commuters, 13.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (13 commuters, 11.7%), and 45 to 59 minutes (12 commuters, 10.8%).
Commute Time in Plato
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes109.0%
5 to 9 Minutes109.0%
10 to 14 Minutes109.0%
15 to 19 Minutes1311.7%
20 to 24 Minutes1513.5%
25 to 29 Minutes10.9%
30 to 34 Minutes98.1%
35 to 39 Minutes109.0%
40 to 44 Minutes98.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1210.8%
60 to 89 Minutes87.2%
90 or more Minutes43.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Plato

The most common commute times in Plato are less than 5 minutes (10 commuters, 13.7%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (12 commuters, 31.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Plato
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes10 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes9 (12.3%)1 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes8 (11.0%)2 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes8 (11.0%)5 (13.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes3 (4.1%)12 (31.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes4 (5.5%)5 (13.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes7 (9.6%)3 (7.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes4 (5.5%)5 (13.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes8 (11.0%)4 (10.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes8 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes4 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Plato

The most frequent times of departure to work in Plato are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (14, 19.2%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (8, 21.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Plato
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4 (5.5%)2 (5.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM14 (19.2%)1 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM10 (13.7%)1 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM11 (15.1%)7 (18.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2 (2.7%)8 (21.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10 (13.7%)5 (13.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5 (6.9%)3 (7.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8 (11.0%)7 (18.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (5.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM9 (12.3%)2 (5.3%)
Total73 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Plato

Occupancy by Ownership in Plato

Of the total 100 dwellings in Plato, owner-occupied units account for 95 (95.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 5 (5.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Plato
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units9595.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units55.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units100100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Plato

Occupancy by Household Size in Plato
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3636.0%
2-Person Household3636.0%
3-Person Household1818.0%
4+ Person Household1010.0%
Total Housing Units100100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Plato

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Plato
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household32 (88.9%)4 (11.1%)
2-Person Household36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household17 (94.4%)1 (5.6%)
4+ Person Household10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units95 (95.0%)5 (5.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Plato

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Plato
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree48 (92.3%)4 (7.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher17 (94.4%)1 (5.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Plato

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Plato
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1010.0%
35 to 44 Years2929.0%
45 to 54 Years1717.0%
55 to 64 Years1010.0%
65 to 74 Years2929.0%
75 to 84 Years55.0%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total100100.0%

Housing Finances in Plato

Median Income by Occupancy in Plato

Median Income by Occupancy in Plato
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied95 (95.0%)$78,125
Renter-Occupied5 (5.0%)$0
Average100 (100.0%)$67,500

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Plato

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Plato
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9991 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9993 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9996 (6.3%)5 (100.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99928 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99923 (24.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more15 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total95 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Plato

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Plato
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4992 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79938 (40.0%)4 (80.0%)
$800 to $99910 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49922 (23.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99917 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4995 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total95 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Plato

Housing Structures in Plato

Housing Structures in Plato
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9696.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments44.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total100100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Plato

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Plato
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached95 (99.0%)1 (1.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total95 (95.0%)5 (5.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Plato

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Plato
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (2.1%)4 (80.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms20 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms41 (43.2%)1 (20.0%)
8 or more Rooms32 (33.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total95 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Plato

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Plato
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas80 (84.2%)5 (100.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity11 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total95 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Plato

Household Vehicle Usage in Plato
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle29 (30.5%)4 (80.0%)
2 Vehicles32 (33.7%)1 (20.0%)
3 or more Vehicles30 (31.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total95 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Plato

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Plato

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5045
Median Property Value$234,600$194,600
Median Household Income$58,462$6
Monthly Housing Costs$667$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,600$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Plato

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Plato
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9994 (8.0%)1 (2.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99928 (56.0%)39 (86.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99915 (30.0%)4 (8.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)1 (2.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Plato

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Plato
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9999 (18.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (10.0%)3 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99919 (38.0%)1 (2.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (8.0%)9 (20.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9994 (8.0%)7 (15.6%)
$150,000 or more9 (18.0%)19 (42.2%)
Total50 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Plato

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Plato
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x18 (36.0%)111,563 (247,917.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x3 (6.0%)22 (48.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x3 (6.0%)15 (33.3%)
4.0x or more26 (52.0%)4 (8.9%)
Total50 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Plato

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Plato
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4997 (14.0%)6 (13.3%)
$800 to $1,49943 (86.0%)11 (24.4%)
Total50 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Plato

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plato

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plato
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years10 (66.7%)5 (33.3%)
6 to 18 Years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)
26 to 34 Years12 (75.0%)4 (25.0%)
35 to 44 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total207 (95.0%)11 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Plato

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Plato
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born10 (66.7%)5 (33.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Plato

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Plato
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0009 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99918 (62.1%)11 (37.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99943 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99922 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plato

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plato
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62 (13.3%)8 (53.3%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years7 (46.7%)11 (73.3%)
25 to 34 Years4 (25.0%)8 (50.0%)
35 to 44 Years2 (5.1%)38 (97.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years3 (17.6%)15 (88.2%)
65 to 74 Years43 (100.0%)38 (88.4%)
75 Years and over8 (100.0%)6 (75.0%)
Total69 (31.7%)189 (86.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Plato

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Plato
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (22.2%)
18 to 34 Years2 (13.3%)4 (21.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years6 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (50.0%)3 (75.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Plato

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Plato: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (22.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years6 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (50.0%)3 (75.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Plato: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years4 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Plato: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (13.3%)3 (15.8%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Plato: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (50.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Plato: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (15.8%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Plato

Computing Device Access in Plato

Computing Device Access in Plato
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7373.0%
Smartphone8989.0%
Tablet5757.0%
No Computing Device66.0%
Total100100.0%

Internet Access in Plato

Internet Access in Plato
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home7474.0%
Cellular Data Only1010.0%
Satellite Internet1010.0%
No Internet77.0%
Total100100.0%

Plato Summary

Plato is a small city located in McLeod County, Minnesota. It is situated on the banks of the Crow River, about 25 miles west of Minneapolis. The city has a population of 1,072 as of the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Plato was first settled in 1856 by a group of German immigrants. The town was originally called “New Germany” and was later renamed “Plato” after the ancient Greek philosopher. The town was officially incorporated in 1887.

Geography

Plato is located at the intersection of Minnesota State Highways 22 and 25. It is situated on the banks of the Crow River, about 25 miles west of Minneapolis. The city has a total area of 0.8 square miles, all of which is land.

Economy

The economy of Plato is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several farms, including dairy, beef, and poultry farms. The city also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,072 people, 431 households, and 287 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,346.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 431 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 4.2% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Plato?
Total Population of Plato is 218.
What is the Total Male Population of Plato?
Total Male Population of Plato is 116.
What is the Total Female Population of Plato?
Total Female Population of Plato is 102.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Plato?
There are 113.73 Males per 100 Females in Plato.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Plato?
There are 87.93 Females per 100 Males in Plato.
What is the Median Population Age in Plato?
Median Population Age in Plato is 42.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Plato
Average Family Size in Plato is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Plato
Average Household Size in Plato is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Plato?
Per Capita income in Plato is $40,786.
What is the Median Family Income in Plato?
Median Family Income in Plato is $101,875.
What is the Median Household income in Plato?
Median Household Income in Plato is $67,500.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Plato?
Income or Wage Gap in Plato is 32.0%.
Women in Plato earn 68.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Plato?
Inequality or Gini Index in Plato is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in Plato?
There are 117 People in the Labor Forcein in Plato.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Plato?
64.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Plato.