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Plato, Minnesota

City · Population 325 · #579 in Minnesota
Plato, Minnesota

Plato is a city in southeastern McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 329 at the 2020 census..

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About Plato

Set in the central part of Minnesota, Plato is a tiny community with an estimated population of 325.

Plato holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 929 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Plato Unique

  • Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)325
Rank in state#579 of 855
Land area0.35 sq mi
Density929/sq mi
Coordinates44.7724, -94.0393

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