Plato, MO Demographics

A map of Plato's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	155	76	84.7%	92.7%
Multiracial	28	2	15.3%	2.4%
Black	0	3	0.0%	3.7%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	1.2%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Plato, Missouri has an estimated population of 183, a dramatic increase from the 82 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 15.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Plato, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Plato has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Plato, that probability was 13.9% in 2020 and 25.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Plato is ranked the 754th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Plato was ranked the 916th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Plato's White Population

155 residents of Plato, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Plato is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Plato ranks 283rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plato's White population has grown by an estimated 103.9%. White residents' share of Plato's population has decreased from 92.7% to 84.7%.

Plato is more White than neighboring Fort Leonard Wood (47.7% White), Waynesville (73.7% White), St. Robert (65.9% White), and Licking (77.7% White). Plato is less White than neighboring Houston (89.8% White).

Plato's Black Population

0 residents of Plato, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Plato is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Plato ranks 199th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plato's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Plato's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.0%.

Plato is less Black than neighboring Fort Leonard Wood (14.7% Black), Houston (1.1% Black), Waynesville (4.8% Black), St. Robert (10.4% Black), and Licking (15.6% Black).

Plato's Asian Population

0 residents of Plato, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Plato is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Plato ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plato's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Plato's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Plato is less Asian than neighboring Fort Leonard Wood (2.4% Asian), Waynesville (2.9% Asian), and St. Robert (6% Asian).

Plato's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Plato, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Plato is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Plato ranks 826th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plato's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Plato's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Plato is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Leonard Wood (26% Hispanic), Houston (2.7% Hispanic), Waynesville (12.5% Hispanic), St. Robert (6.8% Hispanic), and Licking (2.7% Hispanic).

Plato's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Plato, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Plato is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Plato ranks 807th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plato's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Plato's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Plato is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Leonard Wood (2.4% Native American/Other), Houston (0.5% Native American/Other), Waynesville (0.6% Native American/Other), St. Robert (3.8% Native American/Other), and Licking (0.4% Native American/Other).

Plato's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Plato, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Plato is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Plato ranks 923rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plato's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1300.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Plato's population has increased from 2.4% to 15.3%.

Plato is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Leonard Wood (6.8% Multiracial), Houston (5.8% Multiracial), Waynesville (5.6% Multiracial), St. Robert (7.1% Multiracial), and Licking (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.