Platea, Pennsylvania
Platea: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Platea is a city located in the county of Erie in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 430 and a population density of 129 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 397 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Platea
| Population : | 397 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Erie County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 814 |
| Area : | 3.34 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,874 feet / 876 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 16:56:12 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 119 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Platea is located at 41°57'1"N 80°19'41"W (41.9503300, -80.3281200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Platea decreased by 8.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 430 | - | census |
| 2011 | 429 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 428 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 424 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 420 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 417 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 412 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 407 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 403 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 400 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 397 | -0.76% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,874 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,872 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | Z |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,989 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,884 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 29.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.0% |
| White only, percent : | 96.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 522 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $131,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,151 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $451 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $682 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,818 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.05 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,276 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,107 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 183,396 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 63,562 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,823 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,007 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,534 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 435 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 148 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 243 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 401 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 47 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 368 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,539.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.82 |
People born in Platea (1)
American politician (1846-1933) Erastus J. Turner was born in Platea
Schools in Platea
College & universities near Platea, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216418 | Fortis Institute-Erie | Erie (PA) | 16506-1013 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Platea, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERI | Union Station | 125 West 14th Street | RAIL |
| JMN | Jamestown, New York | 111 West Third Street | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
Post offices near Platea
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cranesvill Post Office | Cranesville (PA) | 16410 |
Other cities in Erie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Erie County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Erie | 95,077 | The second most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| Harborcreek | 16,998 | Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania |
| Corry | 6,180 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Edinboro | 5,405 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| North East | 4,013 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Lawrence Park | 3,982 | Human settlement in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Union City | 3,097 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Wesleyville | 3,093 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Girard | 2,897 | Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania |
| Albion | 1,445 | Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania |
| Avonia | 1,205 | Census designated place |
| Cranesville | 594 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Mill Village | 383 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Wattsburg | 381 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Elgin | 204 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
