Demographics in La Plata, MD

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is La Plata?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

10,470

Male

5,188

49.6%

Female

5,282

50.4%

Median Age

41.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

48.8%

Black

35.1%

Hispanic

6.8%

Asian

3.8%

Two or More

10.8%

Other

0.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

23.3%

High School or Higher

39.8%

Foreign Born

8.2%

Veterans

7.7%

Married

37.1%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

La Plata, MD has a population of 10,470 with a median age of 41.5. The racial makeup is 48.8% White, 6.8% Hispanic, 35.1% Black, 3.8% Asian. About 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 8.2%.