La Plata County, CO — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
56,088
Male
28,387
50.6%
Female
27,701
49.4%
Median Age
42.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
2.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher34.4%
High School or Higher49.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
2.6%
Married
46.3%
La Plata County, CO has a population of 56,088 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 42.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 83.4% of the population. 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.5% of residents are foreign-born.