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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Plata

Maryland · 6,551 residents · 7.445 sq mi
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La Plata is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,490. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $175,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,551
+12%since 1990
from 5,840 in 1990
1990 – 2025
880 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 784 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+17%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K7K8K10K11K1990201020202024La Plata
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,490
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,528 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,669
+40%since 1990
from $17,564 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$175,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $144,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$640
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $600 in 1990
US average: $602
68.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
31.9% rent
3.1
−6%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(4,516)
Black17.5%(1,022)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(131)
Asian1.7%(98)
Diversity Score49.6%(2,896)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(4,712)
Black23.6%(1,546)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(85)
Asian1.6%(102)
Diversity Score50.9%(3,337)
51
+3%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.9%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.6 min
+9%since 1990
from 27.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Plata, Maryland?

La Plata, Maryland has about 6,551 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in La Plata, Maryland?

The typical household in La Plata, Maryland earns about $56,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Plata, Maryland expensive?

In La Plata, Maryland, the median home is worth about $175,400, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in La Plata, Maryland?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in La Plata, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Plata, Maryland?

About 10.1% of people in La Plata, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Plata, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, La Plata, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 711 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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