Welcome to Platte ...
The city of Platte is located in Charles Mix County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Platte, you might consider that their post office opened in 1885.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Platte has a population of 1,258 people<2> (see below for details).
Platte is 1,600 feet [488 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Platte lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Platte lies within the (605) area code.
The ZIP code for Platte: 57369<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Platte had an population of 1,258 people. This is an increase of 2.28% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 7.97% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Platte had a population of 1,230 people (or 13.47% of the total population of Charles Mix County). This makes Platte the county's 2nd most populous community.
The population of Platte represents 0.15% of the population of South Dakota (which has 814,180 people), making it the state's 77th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,230 people, the population of Platte decreased 10.02% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 1,367 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Platte.
Communities Also Named Platte ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Platte - they are located in Michigan and Minnesota.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Platte.
Communities near Platte ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Platte.
- Geddes
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geddes have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geddes
- Geddes is located in Charles Mix County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 207 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Geddes <6>
- East Gregory
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Gregory have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Gregory
- East Gregory is located in Gregory County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 182 people
- Joubert
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joubert
- Joubert is located in Douglas County
- Estimated population in 2014: 126 people
- New Holland
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Holland
- New Holland is located in Douglas County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 76 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Holland <6>
- Platte Colony
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Platte Colony have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Platte Colony
- Platte Colony is located in Charles Mix County
- Estimated population in 2014: 51 people
- Eagle
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest) - Academy
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Academy
- Academy is located in Charles Mix County
- Aurora Center
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aurora Center have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aurora Center
- Aurora Center is located in Aurora County
- Harrison
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrison have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrison
- Harrison is located in Douglas County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrison <6>
- Bonesteel
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonesteel
- Bonesteel is located in Gregory County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 276 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bonesteel <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Platte. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Platte.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Platte. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Platte.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Platte. Our list includes 5 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Platte.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Platte ...
Looking for more information about Platte? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Platte, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Platte.
Adding Platte to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Platte in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Platte was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Platte post office opened in 1885.
We also found Platte in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Platte.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Platte. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of South Dakota: sd.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of South Dakota's counties, including Charles Mix, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Platte. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Platte - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Platte). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Platte or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |