Plato township, Illinois
Plato township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Plato township is a geographic entity located in Kane County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,235. The land area covers 33.48 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,235 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,368 | ±255 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,437 | ±244 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,368 | ±255 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 69 | ±86 |
| Median Home Value | $470,000 | ±$20,244 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,148 | ±$95 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $154,851 | ±$28,128 |
| Per Capita Income | $69,406 | ±$9,456 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 314 | ±173 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,890 | ±342 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 99.2% | ±0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF PLATO
GUS Population: 9,215 (2024)
ID: 102998
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
10N924 RIPPBURGER RD, PLATO CENTER IL 60124-8280
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GUS Population: 520,997 (2024)
ID: 102550
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: LAND USE PLANNER
719 S BATAVIA AVE, GENEVA IL 60134-3000
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Burlington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Elgin, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Algonquin, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Algonquin, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Fox River Grove, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Batavia, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Saint Charles, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | South Barrington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Barrington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Bartlett, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin
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College Vocational | 4.7 mi away | 264 South Randall Road, Elgin, IL, 60123-9412 |
6305283330
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RAKOW BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 2751 WEST BOWES ROAD, ELGIN, IL, 60124 |
(847) 531-7271
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Elgin Community College
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College | 5.7 mi away | 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL, 60123-7193 |
8476971000
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SOUTH ELGIN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 127 S. MCLEAN BLVD, SOUTH ELGIN, IL, 60177 |
(847) 931-2090
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Judson University
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College | 7.7 mi away | 1151 N State St, Elgin, IL, 60123-1498 |
8476282500
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ELLA JOHNSON MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 109 SOUTH STATE STREET, HAMPSHIRE, IL, 60140 |
(847) 683-4490
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Ambria College of Nursing
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College | 11.9 mi away | 5210 Trillium Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60192 |
8473970300175
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BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 270 N. GROVE AVENUE, ELGIN, IL, 60120 | — |
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First Institute of Travel, Inc.
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College Vocational | 14.2 mi away | 790 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014 |
8154593500
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GAIL BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 270 NORTH GROVE AVENUE, ELGIN, IL, 60120 |
(847) 742-2411
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ELGIN, IL US, located 8.0 miles from Plato township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.1° | 14.1° | 22.1° | 2.02" | 9.5" |
| February | 34.2° | 16.8° | 25.5° | 1.87" | 8.0" |
| March | 46.1° | 26.3° | 36.2° | 2.37" | 3.7" |
| April | 58.7° | 37.0° | 47.9° | 3.96" | 0.8" |
| May | 70.3° | 48.3° | 59.3° | 5.12" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.1° | 58.4° | 69.2° | 4.46" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.1° | 63.2° | 73.7° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.3° | 61.2° | 71.8° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.7° | 52.8° | 64.3° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.7° | 40.9° | 51.8° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| November | 47.6° | 30.1° | 38.8° | 2.68" | 1.4" |
| December | 35.5° | 20.1° | 27.8° | 2.22" | 8.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pingree Grove village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Lily Lake village | Village | 5.1 mi | — |
| Campton Hills village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| Elgin city | City | 5.6 mi | — |
| South Elgin village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Gilberts village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1708960365. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.