Platte, MI is a small yet vibrant town located in the western region of Michigan. With a population of 350, it has a population density of 10 people per square mile and is surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy such as fishing, kayaking, hiking, camping, and skiing. Local businesses include the Cone Zone Ice Cream Parlor, King's Chinese Restaurant, and The Platte Diner. There are also plenty of organizations such as local spiritual centers and schools that provide platte residents with educational resources. The annual Platte Festival is held every summer during which locals can enjoy live music performances, food vendors and a host of other activities. Other popular sporting events include the Platte County Teen Basketball tournament and an ice hockey tournament hosted by the local high school each winter.
The population in Platte is 350. There are 10 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Platte is 57.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Platte is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Platte
- 75.5% are married
- 7.7% are divorced
- 25.9% are married with children
- 2.6% have children, but are single
Race in Platte
- 80.2% are White
- 2.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 11.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander