Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Plato, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

183

Median Agei

15.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.7%155

Two or More

15.3%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

25.9%15

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%4

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%7

Associate's Degree

17.2%10

Bachelor's Degree

17.2%10

Master's Degree

12.1%7

Doctorate

8.6%5

HS or Higher

100%

BA or Higher

37.9%

Graduate+

20.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$176,800

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

93.5%43

Renter-Occupied

6.5%3

Total Units

Homeownership

93.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

7%3

$50K–$100K

4.7%2

$100K–$150K

11.6%5

$150K–$200K

41.9%18

$200K–$300K

30.2%13

$1M+

4.7%2

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

3.8%2

2000–2009

17.3%9

1980–1989

40.4%21

1970–1979

26.9%14

1950–1959

9.6%5

1939 or earlier

1.9%1

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

41.3%19

Electricity

39.1%18

Wood

13%6

No Fuel

4.3%2

Utility Gas

2.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

—

Mean Household Incomei

$72,876

Per Capita Incomei

$18,238

Poverty Ratei

1.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.5%3

$20K–$25K

4.3%2

$40K–$45K

43.5%20

$50K–$60K

6.5%3

$60K–$75K

10.9%5

$75K–$100K

4.3%2

$125K–$150K

8.7%4

$150K–$200K

15.2%7

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

30(36.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured