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Platea, PA
Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Population
591
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
177
ZIP codes
0
Platea and its ZIP codes
Platea at a glance
- Platea is 39% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,125, 14% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,600 (32% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,344 a month.
Housing and community stats
Platea, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,125
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$173,600
Median rent
$1,344/mo
Homeownership
86.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (223), Irish Americans (151), Polish Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Erie County. PPP loans are for Platea.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,039
119,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,568
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2B
FY 2026, $7,419 per person
How people get to work
Platea, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Platea, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,071
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
290
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 17°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Platea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CranesvilleBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.9 |
| GirardBorough | 3.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Lake CityBorough | 4.6 mi | 1.8 |
| AlbionBorough | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.5 |
| AvoniaCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.6 |
| McKeanBorough | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| SpringboroBorough | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| EdinboroBorough | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Conneaut, OHCity | 12 mi | 26.3 |
| ConneautvilleBorough | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| VenangoBorough | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| ErieCity | 17 mi | 19.1 |
| Cambridge SpringsBorough | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| WaterfordBorough | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| North Kingsville, OHVillage | 18 mi | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Platea, PA in?
- Platea is in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Platea, PA?
- About 591 people live in Platea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Platea?
- Nearby places include Cranesville (3.3 mi), Girard (3.7 mi), Lake City (4.6 mi), Albion (4.8 mi), Fairview (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023