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La Plata

County:
San Juan County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
22.162
State:
New Mexico

La Plata is a CDP located in San Juan County, New Mexico. La Plata has a 2026 population of 2,548. La Plata is currently growing at a rate of 4.99% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in La Plata is $57,071 with a poverty rate of 35.67%. The median age in La Plata is 45.3 years: 51.5 years for males, and 45 years for females. For every 100 females there are 79.6 males.

2.5K
Total Population
115
Density (mi²)
121 4.99%
Growth

La Plata Population

La Plata Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,5481214.99%
20252,4271215.25%

Median Age

Overall: 45.3 years
Female: 45 years
Male: 51.5 years

La Plata Adults

There are 1,809 adults, (571 of whom are seniors) in La Plata.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,243 (55.7%)
Male: 990 (44.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of La Plata includes 59.79% White, 21% Native American, 10.08% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,33559.79%
Native American46921%
Other race22510.08%
Two or more races1627.25%
Black or African American421.88%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race22510.08%
White1074.79%
Two or more races160.72%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,22854.99%
Native American46921%
Two or more races1466.54%
Black or African American421.88%

La Plata Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

La Plata 's average per capita income is $36,463. Household income levels show a median of $57,071. The poverty rate stands at 35.67%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$83,542-
Families$59,375$78,507
Households$57,071$74,204
Non Families$52,768$51,082

$36,463

Average Income

$57,071

Median Household Income

35.67%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)