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La Plata

New Mexico · 2,233 residents · 22.162 sq mi
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La Plata has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $210,000. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,233
+2%since 2023
from 2,185 in 2023
2010 – 2024
101 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 99 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 45.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2447871K2K2K201020202024La Plata
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,071
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,801 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$28,741
−1%since 2023
from $29,120 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
35.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.485
−5%since 2023
from 0.512 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$210,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $187,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$938
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,000 in 2023
US average: $1,442
82.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
17.1% rent
10.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
17.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
14.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.7
+8%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(1,397)
Black2.6%(56)
Hispanic / Latino21%(458)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(274)
Diversity Score66.4%(1,450)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55%(1,228)
Black1.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(348)
Asian0%(0)
Other27.5%(615)
Diversity Score74.6%(1,667)
75
+12%since 2023
from 66 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
−14%since 2023
from 27.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
81.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
15.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
39.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
15.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
36.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
55.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
4.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
20.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
12.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
75.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
80.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
11.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Plata, New Mexico?

La Plata, New Mexico has about 2,233 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Plata, New Mexico?

The typical household in La Plata, New Mexico earns about $57,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Plata, New Mexico expensive?

In La Plata, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $210,000, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in La Plata, New Mexico?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in La Plata, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Plata, New Mexico?

About 35.7% of people in La Plata, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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