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La Plata

New Mexico · 612 residents · 22.162 sq mi
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La Plata has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,396. Population has fallen 33% since 2011, a loss of 297 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $202,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
612
−33%vs 2011
vs 909 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
−33%vs 2011
vs 41 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+14%vs 2011
vs 33.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2447871K2K2K201020202024La Plata
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,396
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $63,629 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,951
+26%vs 2011
vs $19,725 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−18.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
−14%vs 2011
vs 0.405 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services10.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing9.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $202,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $698 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.1% in 2011
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.4%
−15.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+22%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(690)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(219)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.7%(416)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81%(496)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(83)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.3%(192)
Diversity Score
31
−31%vs 2011
vs 46 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.2%
−10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 27.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
19.4%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.3% in 2011
Female
42.5%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.7% in 2011
Foreign born
13.6%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Plata, New Mexico?

La Plata, New Mexico has about 612 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Plata, New Mexico earns about $52,396 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 $202,900, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in La Plata, New Mexico?

About 9.7% 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 4.7% of people in La Plata, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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