Platte Colony

Census-designated place in Charles Mix County, South Dakota

Aerial view of Platte Colony, South Dakota
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Platte Colony is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, with 299 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Bijou Hills, 4.3 miles N.

About Platte Colony

Platte Colony is a Hutterite colony and census-designated place (CDP) in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. The population of the CDP was 299 at the 2020 census.

It is in the northwest corner of the county, 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Platte, the nearest incorporated place. It is 2 miles (3 km) northeast of Lake Francis Case, a reservoir on the Missouri River.

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Platte Colony, SD population

Platte Colony had 299 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census299
Density970 per sq mi (375 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Platte Colony at a glance

StateSouth Dakota (SD)
CountyCharles Mix County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population299 (2020)
Land area0.31 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Coordinates43.4679° N, 99.1262° W
ZIP code57369
Census code (GEOID)4650310

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Platte Colony

What county is Platte Colony in?

Platte Colony is in Charles Mix County, South Dakota.

What is the population of Platte Colony, SD?

299 people lived in Platte Colony at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Platte Colony, SD?

The ZIP code of Platte Colony is 57369.

What towns are near Platte Colony?

Bijou Hills (4.3 mi), Ola (10.1 mi), Platte (15.3 mi), Cedar Grove Colony (16.6 mi), Grass Ranch Colony (17.5 mi).

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