La Plata, MD Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in La Plata?

Per Capita income in La Plata is $47,661.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in La Plata?

Median Family Income in La Plata is $145,385.

Q: What is the Median Household income in La Plata?

Median Household Income in La Plata is $117,065.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in La Plata?

Income or Wage Gap in La Plata is 29.7%.Women in La Plata earn 70.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in La Plata?

Inequality or Gini Index in La Plata is 0.37.

Q: What is the Total Population of La Plata?

Total Population of La Plata is 10,283.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of La Plata?

Total Male Population of La Plata is 5,212.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of La Plata?

Total Female Population of La Plata is 5,071.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in La Plata?

There are 102.78 Males per 100 Females in La Plata.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in La Plata?

There are 97.29 Females per 100 Males in La Plata.

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La Plata Map

La Plata Overview

$47,661

PER CAPITA INCOME

$145,385

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$117,065

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

29.7%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

70.3¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.37

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

10,283

TOTAL POPULATION

5,212

MALE POPULATION

5,071

FEMALE POPULATION

102.78

MALES / 100 FEMALES

97.29

FEMALES / 100 MALES

42.0

MEDIAN AGE

3.3

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.6

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

4,988

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

58.1%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

3.0%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

La Plata Zip Codes

20646

La Plata Area Codes

240, 301

Income in La Plata

Income Overview in La Plata

Per Capita Income in La Plata is $47,661, while median incomes of families and households are $145,385 and $117,065 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	10,283	$47,661
Median Family Income	2,474	$145,385
Mean Family Income	2,474	$156,244
Median Household Income	3,626	$117,065
Mean Household Income	3,626	$132,826
Income Deficit	2,474	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	10,283	29.72%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	10,283	70.28¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	10,283	0.37

Earnings by Sex in La Plata

Average Earnings in La Plata are $56,210, $70,455 for men and $49,519 for women, a difference of 29.7%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	2,996 (55.4%)	$70,455
Female	2,409 (44.6%)	$49,519
Total	5,405 (100.0%)	$56,210

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Plata

The most common earnings brackets in La Plata are $100,000+ for men (1,040 | 34.7%) and $100,000+ for women (422 | 17.5%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	44 (1.5%)	145 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	246 (8.2%)	109 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499	106 (3.5%)	64 (2.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999	45 (1.5%)	25 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	119 (4.0%)	40 (1.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999	11 (0.4%)	14 (0.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499	12 (0.4%)	48 (2.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	24 (0.8%)	16 (0.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499	99 (3.3%)	53 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999	68 (2.3%)	61 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999	32 (1.1%)	39 (1.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999	133 (4.4%)	103 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999	60 (2.0%)	102 (4.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999	27 (0.9%)	155 (6.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999	126 (4.2%)	233 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999	45 (1.5%)	161 (6.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999	231 (7.7%)	234 (9.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999	125 (4.2%)	129 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	403 (13.5%)	256 (10.6%)
$100,000+	1,040 (34.7%)	422 (17.5%)
Total	2,996 (100.0%)	2,409 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Plata

Average earnings in La Plata are $79,328 for men and $52,037 for women, a difference of 34.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $136,827, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $31,250. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $115,938, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $42,019.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$38,818	$0
High School Diploma	$31,250	$42,019
College or Associate's Degree	$86,650	$47,383
Bachelor's Degree	$103,065	$56,900
Graduate Degree	$136,827	$115,938
Total	$79,328	$52,037

Family Income in La Plata

Family Income Brackets in La Plata

According to the La Plata family income data, there are 670 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.1% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	22	0.9%
$15,000 to $24,999	52	2.1%
$25,000 to $34,999	20	0.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	114	4.6%
$50,000 to $74,999	272	11.0%
$75,000 to $99,999	285	11.5%
$100,000 to $149,999	507	20.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	534	21.6%
$200,000+	670	27.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Plata

6-person families (115 | 4.6%) account for the highest median family income in La Plata with $208,750 per family, while 2-person families (1,014 | 41.0%) have the highest median income of $57,802 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	1,014 (41.0%)	$115,603
3-Person Families	597 (24.1%)	$168,036
4-Person Families	483 (19.5%)	$179,580
5-Person Families	265 (10.7%)	$127,917
6-Person Families	115 (4.6%)	$208,750
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	2,474 (100.0%)	$145,385

Family Income by Number of Earners in La Plata

The median family income in La Plata is $145,385, with families comprising 3+ earners (521) having the highest median family income of $232,583, while families with no earners (260) have the lowest median family income of $87,917, accounting for 21.1% and 10.5% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	260 (10.5%)	$87,917
1 Earner	694 (28.1%)	$126,417
2 Earners	999 (40.4%)	$166,369
3+ Earners	521 (21.1%)	$232,583
Total	2,474 (100.0%)	$145,385

Household Income in La Plata

Household Income Brackets in La Plata

With 765 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in La Plata, accounting for 21.1% of all households. In contrast, only 22 households (0.6%) fall into the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	120	3.3%
$10,000 to $14,999	47	1.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	174	4.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	22	0.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	196	5.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	700	19.3%
$75,000 to $99,999	377	10.4%
$100,000 to $149,999	591	16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	635	17.5%
$200,000+	765	21.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in La Plata

The median household income in La Plata is $117,065, with the highest median household income of $147,330 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,713 households (47.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 19 households (0.5%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	19 (0.5%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	937 (25.8%)	$119,539
45 to 64 Years	1,713 (47.2%)	$147,330
65+ Years	957 (26.4%)	$65,139
Total	3,626 (100.0%)	$117,065

Poverty in La Plata

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Plata

With 4.8% poverty level for males and 2.7% for females among the residents of La Plata, 75 year old and over males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 64 males (22.7%) and 35 females (9.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.4%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years	63 (9.5%)	11 (1.5%)
55 to 64 Years	105 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)
75 Years and over	64 (22.7%)	35 (9.4%)
Total	232 (4.8%)	128 (2.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Plata

According to the poverty statistics in La Plata, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	259 (100.0%)	123 (100.0%)
5 Years	35 (100.0%)	55 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	161 (100.0%)	395 (93.6%)
12 to 14 Years	307 (100.0%)	223 (100.0%)
15 Years	79 (100.0%)	33 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years	83 (100.0%)	245 (96.5%)
18 to 24 Years	539 (100.0%)	410 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	624 (100.0%)	258 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	556 (100.0%)	689 (95.8%)
45 to 54 Years	603 (90.5%)	742 (98.5%)
55 to 64 Years	777 (88.1%)	801 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	372 (100.0%)	365 (95.8%)
75 Years and over	218 (77.3%)	337 (90.6%)
Total	4,613 (95.2%)	4,676 (97.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Plata

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	971 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	668 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	167 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,806 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Plata

According to the poverty data in La Plata, 47.8% or 22 single-father households and 1.8% or 11 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (73.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (3.4%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	22 (73.3%)	11 (3.4%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	22 (47.8%)	11 (1.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Plata

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.3%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.9%)

Race in La Plata

The most populous races in La Plata are White / Caucasian (5,577 | 54.2%), Black / African American (3,847 | 37.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (572 | 5.6%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	261	2.5%
Black / African American	3,847	37.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	572	5.6%
Native / Alaskan	63	0.6%
White / Caucasian	5,577	54.2%
Two or more Races	465	4.5%
Some other Race	70	0.7%
Total	10,283	100.0%

Ancestry in La Plata

The most populous ancestries reported in La Plata are Irish (1,470 | 14.3%), English (1,448 | 14.1%), German (976 | 9.5%), Polish (456 | 4.4%), and Italian (370 | 3.6%), together accounting for 45.9% of all La Plata residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
African	12	0.1%
American	352	3.4%
Arab	28	0.3%
Bhutanese	137	1.3%
British	150	1.5%
Burmese	17	0.2%
Central American	222	2.2%
Central American Indian	56	0.5%
Cherokee	9	0.1%
Chippewa	7	0.1%
Croatian	8	0.1%
Cuban	67	0.6%
Danish	8	0.1%
Dutch	62	0.6%
Eastern European	35	0.3%
English	1,448	14.1%
European	103	1.0%
Finnish	8	0.1%
French	84	0.8%
French Canadian	9	0.1%
German	976	9.5%
Greek	22	0.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro	30	0.3%
Guatemalan	104	1.0%
Haitian	48	0.5%
Hungarian	86	0.8%
Indian (Asian)	65	0.6%
Irish	1,470	14.3%
Italian	370	3.6%
Jamaican	131	1.3%
Korean	72	0.7%
Mexican	103	1.0%
Native Hawaiian	131	1.3%
Nigerian	169	1.6%
Norwegian	98	0.9%
Panamanian	51	0.5%
Polish	456	4.4%
Puerto Rican	180	1.8%
Romanian	9	0.1%
Russian	6	0.1%
Salvadoran	67	0.6%
Samoan	12	0.1%
Scandinavian	24	0.2%
Scotch-Irish	66	0.6%
Scottish	83	0.8%
Slavic	5	0.1%
Sri Lankan	23	0.2%
Subsaharan African	229	2.2%
Swedish	69	0.7%
Thai	163	1.6%
Welsh	8	0.1%
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Immigrants in La Plata

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in La Plata came from Latin America (370 | 3.6%), Central America (214 | 2.1%), Asia (199 | 1.9%), Europe (164 | 1.6%), and Caribbean (156 | 1.5%), together accounting for 10.7% of all La Plata residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Africa	88	0.9%
Asia	199	1.9%
Belize	131	1.3%
Caribbean	156	1.5%
Central America	214	2.1%
Eastern Asia	17	0.2%
Eastern Europe	21	0.2%
El Salvador	12	0.1%
England	121	1.2%
Europe	164	1.6%
Guatemala	71	0.7%
Haiti	29	0.3%
India	43	0.4%
Italy	22	0.2%
Jamaica	127	1.2%
Korea	17	0.2%
Kuwait	28	0.3%
Latin America	370	3.6%
Nepal	21	0.2%
Nigeria	58	0.6%
Northern Europe	121	1.2%
Philippines	59	0.6%
Poland	21	0.2%
South Central Asia	95	0.9%
South Eastern Asia	59	0.6%
Southern Europe	22	0.2%
Sri Lanka	31	0.3%
Western Africa	88	0.9%
Western Asia	28	0.3%
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Sex and Age in La Plata

The most populous age groups in La Plata are 55 to 59 Years (628 | 12.0%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (524 | 10.3%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	259 (5.0%)	123 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Years	151 (2.9%)	344 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years	352 (6.8%)	356 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years	407 (7.8%)	317 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years	380 (7.3%)	380 (7.5%)
25 to 29 Years	313 (6.0%)	139 (2.7%)
30 to 34 Years	373 (7.2%)	148 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Years	309 (5.9%)	451 (8.9%)
40 to 44 Years	319 (6.1%)	286 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years	421 (8.1%)	524 (10.3%)
50 to 54 Years	338 (6.5%)	237 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years	628 (12.0%)	516 (10.2%)
60 to 64 Years	268 (5.1%)	305 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years	100 (1.9%)	137 (2.7%)
70 to 74 Years	283 (5.4%)	269 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years	173 (3.3%)	115 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years	66 (1.3%)	220 (4.3%)
85 Years and over	72 (1.4%)	204 (4.0%)
Total	5,212 (100.0%)	5,071 (100.0%)

Families and Households in La Plata

Median Family Size in La Plata

The median family size in La Plata is 3.33 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,806 | 73.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.4 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (46 | 1.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.43 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	1,806 (73.0%)	3.40
Single Male/Father	46 (1.9%)	2.43
Single Female/Mother	622 (25.1%)	3.21
Total Families	2,474 (100.0%)	3.33

Median Household Size in La Plata

The median household size in La Plata is 2.64 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,806 | 49.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.4 persons per household. non-family households (1,152 | 31.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	1,806 (49.8%)	3.40
Single Male/Father	46 (1.3%)	2.43
Single Female/Mother	622 (17.2%)	3.29
Non-family	1,152 (31.8%)	1.11
Total Households	3,626 (100.0%)	2.64

Household Size by Marriage Status in La Plata

Out of a total of 3,626 households in La Plata, 2,474 (68.2%) are family households, while 1,152 (31.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 989, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,077.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	1,077 (29.7%)
2-Person Households	989 (27.3%)	48 (1.3%)
3-Person Households	606 (16.7%)	27 (0.7%)
4-Person Households	499 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	255 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	125 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2,474 (68.2%)	1,152 (31.8%)

Female Fertility in La Plata

Fertility by Age in La Plata

Average fertility rate in La Plata is 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 79.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 66.9% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	50 (33.1%)	75.0
35 to 50 years	101 (66.9%)	79.0
Total	151 (100.0%)	67.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Plata

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	50 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	101 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	151 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in La Plata

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in La Plata

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	26 (17.2%)	31.0
Bachelor's Degree	50 (33.1%)	115.0
Graduate Degree	75 (49.7%)	210.0
Total	151 (100.0%)	67.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Plata

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	50 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	75 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	151 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in La Plata

Employment by Class of Employer in La Plata

Among the 4,772 employed individuals in La Plata, private company employees (2,723 | 57.1%), federal government employees (872 | 18.3%), and local government employees (464 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	2,723	57.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	120	2.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	84	1.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations	342	7.2%
Local Government Employees	464	9.7%
State Government Employees	167	3.5%
Federal Government Employees	872	18.3%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	4,772	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in La Plata

According to the labor force statistics for La Plata, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,586), 58.1% or 4,988 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 150 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 86.8% or 452 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.8% or 30 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	235 (38.4%)	30 (12.8%)
20 to 24 Years	387 (50.9%)	12 (3.1%)
25 to 29 Years	356 (78.8%)	17 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years	452 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	994 (72.8%)	18 (1.8%)
45 to 54 Years	1,151 (75.7%)	45 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years	952 (83.2%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	279 (48.7%)	24 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years	124 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	57 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	4,988 (58.1%)	150 (3.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Plata

According to labor force statistics for La Plata, 75.0% of individuals (4,181) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,575) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 105 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.9% or 1,800 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 35.0% or 28 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	80 (31.1%)	90 (35.0%)
High School Diploma	825 (69.3%)	77 (6.5%)
College / Associate Degree	1,479 (74.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	1,800 (83.9%)	24 (1.1%)
Total	4,181 (75.0%)	139 (2.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in La Plata

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Plata are Management (661 | 14.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (463 | 9.9%), Business & Financial (367 | 7.8%), Community & Social Service (344 | 7.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (335 | 7.2%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Plata, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (94.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (94.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	341 (51.6%)	320 (48.4%)
Business & Financial	132 (36.0%)	235 (64.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	436 (94.2%)	27 (5.8%)
Computers & Mathematics	317 (94.6%)	18 (5.4%)
Architecture & Engineering	79 (89.8%)	9 (10.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	40 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	53 (15.4%)	291 (84.6%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	78 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	46 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	53 (25.2%)	157 (74.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	104 (59.8%)	70 (40.2%)
Health Technologists	43 (42.2%)	59 (57.8%)
Total (Category)	1,066 (53.1%)	943 (46.9%)
Total (Overall)	2,505 (53.5%)	2,176 (46.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in La Plata are Food Preparation & Serving (308 | 6.6%), Security & Protection (225 | 4.8%), Healthcare Support (168 | 3.6%), Law Enforcement (127 | 2.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (98 | 2.1%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in La Plata, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (67.3%), and Security & Protection (65.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (84.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (41.6%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	26 (15.5%)	142 (84.5%)
Security & Protection	147 (65.3%)	78 (34.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention	66 (67.3%)	32 (32.7%)
Law Enforcement	81 (63.8%)	46 (36.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving	180 (58.4%)	128 (41.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	46 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	376 (48.8%)	394 (51.2%)
Total (Overall)	2,505 (53.5%)	2,176 (46.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in La Plata are Office & Administration (609 | 13.0%), and Sales & Related (597 | 12.8%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	304 (50.9%)	293 (49.1%)
Office & Administration	98 (16.1%)	511 (83.9%)
Total (Category)	402 (33.3%)	804 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)	2,505 (53.5%)	2,176 (46.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in La Plata are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (108 | 2.3%), and Construction & Extraction (98 | 2.1%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	98 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	108 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	206 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	2,505 (53.5%)	2,176 (46.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in La Plata are Material Moving (285 | 6.1%), Transportation (129 | 2.8%), and Production (76 | 1.6%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	41 (53.9%)	35 (46.1%)
Transportation	129 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	285 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	455 (92.9%)	35 (7.1%)
Total (Overall)	2,505 (53.5%)	2,176 (46.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in La Plata

Employment Industries in La Plata

The major employment industries in La Plata include Public Administration (785 | 16.8%), Retail Trade (541 | 11.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (376 | 8.0%), Professional & Scientific (354 | 7.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (327 | 7.0%).

Employment Industries by Sex in La Plata

The La Plata industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Utilities (89.8%), and Manufacturing (84.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (88.3%), Information (85.2%), and Wholesale Trade (84.3%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	210 (75.5%)	68 (24.5%)
Manufacturing	122 (84.1%)	23 (15.9%)
Wholesale Trade	11 (15.7%)	59 (84.3%)
Retail Trade	338 (62.5%)	203 (37.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing	227 (69.4%)	100 (30.6%)
Utilities	53 (89.8%)	6 (10.2%)
Information	8 (14.8%)	46 (85.2%)
Finance & Insurance	111 (38.3%)	179 (61.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	47 (54.0%)	40 (46.0%)
Professional & Scientific	286 (80.8%)	68 (19.2%)
Enterprise Management	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	29 (11.7%)	219 (88.3%)
Educational Services	59 (18.0%)	268 (82.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	88 (23.4%)	288 (76.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	49 (46.2%)	57 (53.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services	180 (62.5%)	108 (37.5%)
Public Administration	460 (58.6%)	325 (41.4%)
Total	2,505 (53.5%)	2,176 (46.5%)

Education in La Plata

School Enrollment in La Plata

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,760 students in La Plata are middle school (714 | 25.9%), high school (672 | 24.3%), and college / undergraduate (588 | 21.3%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	144	5.2%
Kindergarten	46	1.7%
Elementary School	380	13.8%
Middle School	714	25.9%
High School	672	24.3%
College / Undergraduate	588	21.3%
Graduate / Professional	216	7.8%
Total	2,760	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Plata

Out of a total of 2,760 students who are enrolled in schools in La Plata, 414 (15.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,346 (85.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 71 (79.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 206 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	18 (20.2%)	71 (79.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old	458 (97.0%)	14 (3.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	524 (75.5%)	170 (24.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	361 (84.4%)	67 (15.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	206 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	337 (82.4%)	72 (17.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	119 (86.2%)	19 (13.8%)
35 Years and over	324 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2,346 (85.0%)	414 (15.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Plata

Business (574 | 21.7%), arts & humanities (396 | 15.0%), education (220 | 8.3%), engineering (175 | 6.6%), and visual & performing arts (173 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 2,640 individuals in La Plata who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	127	4.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	151	5.7%
Physical & Health Sciences	81	3.1%
Psychology	134	5.1%
Social Sciences	145	5.5%
Engineering	175	6.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies	63	2.4%
Science & Technology	86	3.3%
Business	574	21.7%
Education	220	8.3%
Literature & Languages	156	5.9%
Liberal Arts & History	125	4.7%
Visual & Performing Arts	173	6.6%
Communications	34	1.3%
Arts & Humanities	396	15.0%
Total	2,640	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in La Plata

Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Plata

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in La Plata are males with 2 vehicles (1,054, accounting for 40.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (812, making up 49.1%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	85 (3.2%)	96 (4.5%)
1 Vehicle	403 (15.3%)	418 (19.5%)
2 Vehicles	1,054 (40.1%)	812 (37.9%)
3 Vehicles	474 (18.0%)	428 (20.0%)
4 Vehicles	478 (18.2%)	285 (13.3%)
5 or more Vehicles	133 (5.1%)	106 (4.9%)
Total	2,627 (100.0%)	2,145 (100.0%)

Commute Time in La Plata

The most frequently occuring commute durations in La Plata are 60 to 89 minutes (1,178 commuters, 29.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (480 commuters, 11.9%), and 5 to 9 minutes (439 commuters, 10.9%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	68	1.7%
5 to 9 Minutes	439	10.9%
10 to 14 Minutes	323	8.0%
15 to 19 Minutes	316	7.8%
20 to 24 Minutes	298	7.4%
25 to 29 Minutes	178	4.4%
30 to 34 Minutes	480	11.9%
35 to 39 Minutes	107	2.7%
40 to 44 Minutes	84	2.1%
45 to 59 Minutes	261	6.5%
60 to 89 Minutes	1,178	29.2%
90 or more Minutes	297	7.4%

Commute Time by Sex in La Plata

The most common commute times in La Plata are 60 to 89 minutes (673 commuters, 31.5%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (505 commuters, 26.7%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	42 (2.0%)	26 (1.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes	90 (4.2%)	349 (18.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes	81 (3.8%)	242 (12.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes	109 (5.1%)	207 (11.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes	178 (8.3%)	120 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes	178 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	314 (14.7%)	166 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes	47 (2.2%)	60 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes	39 (1.8%)	45 (2.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes	192 (9.0%)	69 (3.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes	673 (31.5%)	505 (26.7%)
90 or more Minutes	195 (9.1%)	102 (5.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Plata

The most frequent times of departure to work in La Plata are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (514, 24.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (388, 20.5%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	232 (10.8%)	159 (8.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	139 (6.5%)	183 (9.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	196 (9.2%)	50 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	514 (24.0%)	123 (6.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	103 (4.8%)	46 (2.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	336 (15.7%)	277 (14.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	102 (4.8%)	314 (16.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	128 (6.0%)	388 (20.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	22 (1.0%)	21 (1.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	123 (5.8%)	77 (4.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	105 (5.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	15 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	178 (8.3%)	112 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	50 (2.3%)	36 (1.9%)
Total	2,138 (100.0%)	1,891 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in La Plata

Occupancy by Ownership in La Plata

Of the total 3,626 dwellings in La Plata, owner-occupied units account for 2,846 (78.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 780 (21.5%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	2,846	78.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	780	21.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units	3,626	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in La Plata

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	1,077	29.7%
2-Person Household	1,037	28.6%
3-Person Household	633	17.5%
4+ Person Household	879	24.2%
Total Housing Units	3,626	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Plata

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	693 (64.3%)	384 (35.6%)
2-Person Household	859 (82.8%)	178 (17.2%)
3-Person Household	466 (73.6%)	167 (26.4%)
4+ Person Household	828 (94.2%)	51 (5.8%)
Total Housing Units	2,846 (78.5%)	780 (21.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Plata

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	62 (37.3%)	104 (62.6%)
High School Diploma	361 (56.4%)	279 (43.6%)
College/Associate Degree	1,153 (87.6%)	163 (12.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	1,270 (84.4%)	234 (15.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Plata

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	281	7.7%
35 to 44 Years	675	18.6%
45 to 54 Years	809	22.3%
55 to 64 Years	904	24.9%
65 to 74 Years	493	13.6%
75 to 84 Years	312	8.6%
85 Years and Over	152	4.2%
Total	3,626	100.0%

Housing Finances in La Plata

Median Income by Occupancy in La Plata

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	2,846 (78.5%)	$129,578
Renter-Occupied	780 (21.5%)	$55,268
Average	3,626 (100.0%)	$117,065

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Plata

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	92 (11.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999	29 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	22 (0.8%)	25 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999	37 (1.3%)	34 (4.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999	42 (1.5%)	60 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999	125 (4.4%)	72 (9.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999	489 (17.2%)	212 (27.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999	313 (11.0%)	65 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999	562 (19.8%)	28 (3.6%)
$150,000 or more	1,227 (43.1%)	172 (22.1%)
Total	2,846 (100.0%)	780 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Plata

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	21 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	55 (1.9%)	60 (7.7%)
$500 to $799	209 (7.3%)	64 (8.2%)
$800 to $999	37 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499	378 (13.3%)	249 (31.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999	523 (18.4%)	165 (21.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499	479 (16.8%)	167 (21.4%)
$2,500 to $2,999	550 (19.3%)	45 (5.8%)
$3,000 or more	594 (20.9%)	22 (2.8%)
Total	2,846 (100.0%)	780 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in La Plata

Housing Structures in La Plata

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	1,825	50.3%
Single Unit, Attached	1,253	34.6%
2 Unit Apartments	11	0.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	20	0.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	76	2.1%
10 or more Apartments	441	12.2%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	3,626	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Plata

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	1,723 (94.4%)	102 (5.6%)
Single Unit, Attached	1,095 (87.4%)	158 (12.6%)
2 Unit Apartments	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	20 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	76 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	17 (3.8%)	424 (96.2%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2,846 (78.5%)	780 (21.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Plata

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	33 (1.2%)	122 (15.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms	71 (2.5%)	97 (12.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms	440 (15.5%)	336 (43.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms	893 (31.4%)	191 (24.5%)
8 or more Rooms	1,409 (49.5%)	34 (4.4%)
Total	2,846 (100.0%)	780 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Plata

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	214 (7.5%)	66 (8.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	215 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	2,250 (79.1%)	702 (90.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	167 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.5%)
Total	2,846 (100.0%)	780 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in La Plata

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	41 (1.4%)	257 (33.0%)
1 Vehicle	805 (28.3%)	286 (36.7%)
2 Vehicles	1,200 (42.2%)	170 (21.8%)
3 or more Vehicles	800 (28.1%)	67 (8.6%)
Total	2,846 (100.0%)	780 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in La Plata

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in La Plata

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	531	2,315
Median Property Value	$357,300	$402,800
Median Household Income	$71,131	$1,048
Monthly Housing Costs	$698	$594
Real Estate Taxes	$3,902	$193

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Plata

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	21 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	178 (33.5%)	433 (18.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999	176 (33.2%)	1,401 (60.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999	125 (23.5%)	481 (20.8%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	31 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	531 (100.0%)	2,315 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Plata

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	35 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999	27 (5.1%)	29 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	74 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999	83 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	167 (31.5%)	42 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999	24 (4.5%)	322 (13.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999	51 (9.6%)	289 (12.5%)
$150,000 or more	179 (33.7%)	511 (22.1%)
Total	531 (100.0%)	2,315 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Plata

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	103 (19.4%)	135,871 (5,869.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x	82 (15.4%)	555 (24.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x	128 (24.1%)	700 (30.2%)
4.0x or more	218 (41.0%)	422 (18.2%)
Total	531 (100.0%)	2,315 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Plata

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	12 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499	523 (98.5%)	55 (2.4%)
Total	531 (100.0%)	2,315 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in La Plata

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Plata

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	472 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	1,744 (97.5%)	44 (2.5%)
19 to 25 Years	739 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	764 (97.8%)	17 (2.2%)
35 to 44 Years	1,235 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	1,351 (97.8%)	31 (2.2%)
55 to 64 Years	1,587 (94.3%)	96 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years	753 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	654 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	9,299 (98.0%)	188 (2.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Plata

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	472 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	1,744 (97.5%)	44 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	739 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Plata

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	480 (98.2%)	9 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999	369 (87.2%)	54 (12.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999	1,359 (94.9%)	73 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999	920 (94.7%)	52 (5.3%)
$100,000 and over	6,096 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Plata

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	77 (16.3%)	421 (89.2%)
6 to 18 Years	302 (16.9%)	1,513 (84.6%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	739 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	172 (22.0%)	611 (78.2%)
35 to 44 Years	343 (27.8%)	1,087 (88.0%)
45 to 54 Years	154 (11.1%)	1,258 (91.0%)
55 to 64 Years	226 (13.4%)	1,457 (86.6%)
65 to 74 Years	742 (98.5%)	518 (68.8%)
75 Years and over	590 (90.2%)	538 (82.3%)
Total	2,606 (27.5%)	8,142 (85.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Plata

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	60 (9.0%)	36 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years	41 (3.7%)	15 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years	296 (14.6%)	125 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years	12 (3.2%)	61 (16.0%)
75 Years and over	117 (41.5%)	268 (72.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in La Plata

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in La Plata: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	12 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	99 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	92 (32.6%)	92 (24.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in La Plata: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	10 (0.9%)	15 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.2%)
75 Years and over	10 (3.5%)	11 (3.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in La Plata: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	60 (9.0%)	9 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years	19 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	181 (8.9%)	97 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.8%)
75 Years and over	44 (15.6%)	102 (27.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in La Plata: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	23 (3.5%)	27 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	96 (4.7%)	75 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years	12 (3.2%)	61 (16.0%)
75 Years and over	67 (23.8%)	157 (42.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in La Plata: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	23 (3.5%)	36 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years	19 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	56 (2.8%)	2 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)
75 Years and over	44 (15.6%)	44 (11.8%)

Technology Access in La Plata

Computing Device Access in La Plata

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	3,011	83.0%
Smartphone	3,206	88.4%
Tablet	2,587	71.4%
No Computing Device	204	5.6%
Total	3,626	100.0%

Internet Access in La Plata

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	2,920	80.5%
Cellular Data Only	232	6.4%
Satellite Internet	196	5.4%
No Internet	339	9.3%
Total	3,626	100.0%

La Plata Summary

La Plata, Maryland is a town located in Charles County, Maryland, United States. It is the county seat of Charles County and is located approximately 25 miles south of Washington, D.C. The population of La Plata was 8,753 at the 2010 census.

History

La Plata was founded in 1868 and was named after the Spanish word for silver, in reference to the silver coins that were found in the area. The town was originally known as Charles Town, but the name was changed to La Plata in 1882.

The town was incorporated in 1888 and was the first town in Charles County to be incorporated. The town was originally a farming community, but it has since grown to become a major commercial center in the county.

Geography

La Plata is located at 38°27′N 76°55′W (38.45, -76.92). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all of it land.

Economy

La Plata is a major commercial center in Charles County. The town is home to several large businesses, including a Walmart Supercenter, a Lowe's Home Improvement store, and a Target store. The town is also home to several restaurants, banks, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 8,753 people, 3,093 households, and 2,092 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,735.3 people per square mile (1,053.7/km2). There were 3,309 housing units at an average density of 1,026.2 per square mile (396.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 68.2% White, 24.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 3,093 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $54,844, and the median income for a family was $62,917. Males had a median income of $41,945 versus $31,919 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in La Plata?

Per Capita income in La Plata is $47,661.

What is the Median Family Income in La Plata?

Median Family Income in La Plata is $145,385.

What is the Median Household income in La Plata?

Median Household Income in La Plata is $117,065.

What is Income or Wage Gap in La Plata?

Income or Wage Gap in La Plata is 29.7%.

Women in La Plata earn 70.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in La Plata?

Inequality or Gini Index in La Plata is 0.37.

What is the Total Population of La Plata?

Total Population of La Plata is 10,283.

What is the Total Male Population of La Plata?

Total Male Population of La Plata is 5,212.

What is the Total Female Population of La Plata?

Total Female Population of La Plata is 5,071.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in La Plata?

There are 102.78 Males per 100 Females in La Plata.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in La Plata?

There are 97.29 Females per 100 Males in La Plata.

What is the Median Population Age in La Plata?

Median Population Age in La Plata is 42.0 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in La Plata

Average Family Size in La Plata is 3.3 People.

What is the Average Household Size in La Plata

Average Household Size in La Plata is 2.6 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in La Plata?

There are 4,988 People in the Labor Forcein in La Plata.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in La Plata?

58.1% of People are in the Labor Force in La Plata.

What is the Unemployment Rate in La Plata?

Unemployment Rate in La Plata is 3.0%.