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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Plata

Missouri · 1,486 residents · 1.588 sq mi
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La Plata has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $47,000. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,486
+8%since 1990
from 1,372 in 1990
1990 – 2025
936 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 864 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
−11%since 1990
from 45.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024La Plata
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,583
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,697 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,675
+89%since 1990
from $10,419 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$320
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
66.3%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
33.7% rent
1.6
+7%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,331)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score9.1%(125)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,447)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(25)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score4.8%(72)
5
−47%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−28%since 1990
from 21.5 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, Missouri?

La Plata, Missouri has about 1,486 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in La Plata, Missouri earns about $29,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Plata, Missouri expensive?

In La Plata, Missouri, the median home is worth about $47,000, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in La Plata, Missouri?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in La Plata, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Plata, Missouri?

About 14.1% of people in La Plata, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Plata, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, La Plata, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 114 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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