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La Plata

Maryland · 10,159 residents · 7.445 sq mi
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La Plata is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,755. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $333,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,159
+55%since 2000
from 6,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,365 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+7%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K8K10K11K1990201020202024La Plata
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,755
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,490 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,719
+73%since 2000
from $24,669 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$333,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,382
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+13%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(4,712)
Black23.6%(1,546)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(85)
Asian1.6%(102)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.9%(3,337)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(5,261)
Black31.5%(3,204)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(571)
Asian4%(411)
Other2.5%(254)
Diversity Score73.9%(7,503)
Diversity Score
74
+45%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Plata, Maryland?

La Plata, Maryland has about 10,159 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Plata, Maryland earns about $94,755 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 $333,000, and the typical rent is about $1,382 a month.

How educated are people in La Plata, Maryland?

About 32.9% 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 2.1% 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 4,319 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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