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 |
| Altitude : | 997 feet / 304 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:57:26 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 329 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.61% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Plato is located at 44°46'28"N 94°2'24"W (44.7744100, -94.0399700).
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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, Plato
Schools in Plato
College & universities near Plato, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174862 | Crown College | Saint Bonifacius (MN) | 55375-9001 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Plato, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- 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 |
