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La Plata

New Mexico · 2,105 residents · 22.162 sq mi
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La Plata has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 1,602 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $156,100. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,105
+318%since 2019
from 503 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
95 / sq mi
+318%since 2019
from 23 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
−2%since 2019
from 40.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2447871K2K2K201020202024La Plata
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $68,654 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,848
−11%since 2019
from $29,112 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $150,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $581 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 84.0% in 2019
15.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+43%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(40)
Diversity Score52.8%(266)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(1,393)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(333)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other18.8%(396)
Diversity Score64.6%(1,360)
Diversity Score
65
+22%since 2019
from 53 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 24.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 85.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
−22%since 2019
from 37.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 71.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 23.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 46.1% in 2019
Female
48.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
Foreign born
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Plata, New Mexico?

La Plata, New Mexico has about 2,105 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Plata, New Mexico earns about $50,000 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 $156,100, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in La Plata, New Mexico?

About 18.6% 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 24.6% of people in La Plata, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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