Platea, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Platea, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Borough hall and Community Park
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Location in Erie County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Erie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.34 sq mi (8.66 km2) |
| • Land | 3.34 sq mi (8.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation
(Borough benchmark)
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876 ft (267 m) |
| Highest elevation
(southeast corner of borough)
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990 ft (300 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(Tributary to Crooked Creek)
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780 ft (240 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 442 |
| • Density | 132.22/sq mi (51.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
Platea is a small town, also called a borough, located in Erie County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 443 people lived there.
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Where is Platea Located?
Platea is in the western part of Erie County. It is surrounded by other townships. To its west, north, and east is Girard Township. To the south, you'll find Elk Creek Township. A small part of its southwestern edge touches Conneaut Township.
The borough covers an area of about 8.7 square kilometers (3.3 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Platea?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 240 | — | |
| 1900 | 225 | −6.2% | |
| 1910 | 220 | −2.2% | |
| 1920 | 239 | 8.6% | |
| 1930 | 249 | 4.2% | |
| 1940 | 281 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 290 | 3.2% | |
| 1960 | 357 | 23.1% | |
| 1970 | 354 | −0.8% | |
| 1980 | 492 | 39.0% | |
| 1990 | 467 | −5.1% | |
| 2000 | 474 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 430 | −9.3% | |
| 2020 | 443 | 3.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 441 | 2.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 474 people living in Platea. These people lived in 172 homes. Most of these homes were families, with many being married couples.
Who Lives in Platea?
About 36% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most people living in Platea were White. A small number of people were African American or from other backgrounds.
The population of Platea includes people of all ages. About a quarter of the people were under 18 years old. Many adults were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in Platea was 38 years.
Education in Platea
Children in Platea attend schools that are part of the Northwestern School District.
See also
In Spanish: Platea (Pensilvania) para niños
