La Plata, Maryland Population 2022
La Plata is a city located in Charles County Maryland. La Plata has a 2020 population of 10,159. It is also the county seat of Charles County. La Plata is currently growing at a rate of 1.76% annually and its population has increased by 15.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,802 in 2010.
The average household income in La Plata is $114,498 with a poverty rate of 2.06%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,382 per month, and the median house value is $333,000. The median age in La Plata is 40.5 years, 36.8 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
La Plata Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Platawas:
- White: 63.00%
- Black or African American: 29.99%
- Asian: 4.32%
- Two or more races: 2.31%
- Other race: 0.29%
- Native American: 0.08%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,995 | 63.00% |
| Black or African American | 2,854 | 29.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 411 | 4.32% |
| Some Other Race | 28 | 0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 220 | 2.31% |
La Plata Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,298 | 2.61 | 69.3 |
| Married | 1,452 | 3.49 | 87.9 |
| Male | 71 | 2.46 | 100 |
| Female | 598 | 3.06 | 41.6 |
| Non Family | 1,177 | 1.3 | 58.5 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 368 | 5.51% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 245 | 3.67% |
| High School Graduate | 1,646 | 24.64% |
| Some College | 1,781 | 26.67% |
| Associates Degree | 441 | 6.60% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,337 | 20.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 861 | 12.89% |
La Plata Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 112 | 103 | 96 |
| Hispanic | 157 | 157 | 133 |
| Other Race | 28 | 28 | 17 |
| Asian | 301 | 231 | 149 |
| White | 4,075 | 3,811 | 1,486 |
| Black | 2,016 | 1,746 | 324 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 85.71%.
$56,025
Average Earnings
$67,543
Average Male
$43,582
Average Female
La Plata Language by Age
La Plata Language
91.60% of La Plata residents speak only English, while 8.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.36% of the population.
La Plata Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,264 | 129 | 2.45% |
| Black | 2,381 | 48 | 2.02% |
| Other | NaN% |
2.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.66%
Male Poverty Rate
2.41%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in La Plata
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Plata is White, with 2.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Plata is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.27%.
La Plata Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
La Plata Married by Age and Sex
La Plata Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
La Plata Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 547 | 11.64% |
| Black | 117 | 4.78% |
| Other Race | 7 | 25.00% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 14.84% |
La Plata Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
47.70%
Born in La Plata
94.28%
Native Born
5.72%
Foreign Born
3.14%
Non Citizen
2.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.28% of La Plata residents were born in the United States, with 47.70% having been born in Maryland. 3.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5,841 | 0.00% | |
| 2000 | 6,551 | 710 | 1.15% |
| 2010 | 8,802 | 2,251 | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 8,965 | 163 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 8,981 | 16 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 9,027 | 46 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 9,041 | 14 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 9,145 | 104 | 1.15% |
| 2016 | 9,267 | 122 | 1.33% |
| 2017 | 9,353 | 86 | 0.93% |
| 2018 | 9,455 | 102 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 9,631 | 176 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 9,807 | 176 | 1.83% |
| 2021 | 9,983 | 176 | 1.79% |
| 2022 | 10,159 | 176 | 1.76% |