Plato, Minnesota

Plato: city in Minnesota, United States

About

Plato is a city located in the county of McLeod in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 320 and a population density of 348 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 303 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Plato

Population 303 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Minnesota (United States)
County McLeod County
Postal code 55370
Area 0.92 km2
Latitude & Longitude 44.7744,-94.0400
Altitude 997 feet / 304 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 23:21:37 (22nd April 2026)
Density 329 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -5.61% (2010-2020)
Weather 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Plato is located at 44°46'28"N 94°2'24"W (44.7744100, -94.0399700).

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Weather

83°F
Sunny
5 to 15 mph SSE Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Plato decreased by 5.61% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 320 - census
2011 317 -0.95% estimation process
2012 313 -1.28% estimation process
2013 313 0% estimation process
2014 312 -0.32% estimation process
2015 312 0% estimation process
2016 309 -0.97% estimation process
2017 309 0% estimation process
2018 305 -1.31% estimation process
2019 304 -0.33% estimation process
2020 303 -0.33% estimation process
Plato zip code is 55370. County name: McLeod, County fips: 27085
City of Plato

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Plato, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
174862 Crown College Saint Bonifacius (MN) 55375-9001

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Plato, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MSP Saint Paul Union Depot Midway Station RAIL
SCD St. Cloud 555 East St. Germain Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Plato.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Pla Post Office Plato (MN) 55370

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Plato, Missouri village in Missouri, United States with a population of 101 people.

Other cities in McLeod County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McLeod County , MN.

City Name Population Title
Lester Prairie 1,724 City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America
Hutchinson 1,200 City in Minnesota
Winsted 945 Township in McLeod County, Minnesota
Brownton 711 Human settlement in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America
Stewart 533 City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States
Sumter 520 Township in McLeod County, Minnesota
Silver Lake 497 City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States
Glencoe 477 City in Minnesota, USA
Sherman 359 Human settlement in United States of America
Biscay 109 Human settlement in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America