La Plata is a city located in Macon County, Missouri. La Plata has a 2025 population of 1,233. La Plata is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -1.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,247 in 2020.
The average household income in La Plata is $68,103 with a poverty rate of 10.42%.The median age in La Plata is 40.9 years: 37.3 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of La Plata includes 95.36% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 1,336 | 95.36% |
Asian | 34 | 2.43% |
Two or more races | 31 | 2.21% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
La Plata's average per capita income is $35,000. Household income levels show a median of $49,107. The poverty rate stands at 10.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $72,679 | - |
Families | $70,417 | $80,259 |
Households | $49,107 | $68,103 |
Non Families | $30,417 | $48,445 |
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