La Plata, NM

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2,063
TOTAL POPULATION
1,033
MALE POPULATION
1,030
FEMALE POPULATION
100.29
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.71
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,234
PER CAPITA INCOME
$51,885
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,056
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
55.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
44.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
738
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

La Plata Zip Codes

La Plata Area Codes

Race in La Plata

The most populous races in La Plata are White / Caucasian (1,519 | 73.6%), Hispanic or Latino (502 | 24.3%), and Native / Alaskan (264 | 12.8%).
Race in La Plata
Race# Population% Population
Asian70.3%
Black / African American40.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino50224.3%
Native / Alaskan26412.8%
White / Caucasian1,51973.6%
Two or more Races1266.1%
Some other Race1436.9%
Total2,063100.0%

Ancestry in La Plata

The most populous ancestries reported in La Plata are Mexican (347 | 16.8%), American (242 | 11.7%), German (225 | 10.9%), Navajo (202 | 9.8%), and Irish (116 | 5.6%), together accounting for 54.9% of all La Plata residents.
Ancestry in La Plata
Ancestry# Population% Population
American24211.7%
Arab60.3%
Austrian50.2%
British422.0%
Cherokee492.4%
Choctaw110.5%
Danish90.4%
Dutch261.3%
English803.9%
European783.8%
French170.8%
German22510.9%
Indian (Asian)130.6%
Irish1165.6%
Italian311.5%
Lebanese60.3%
Mexican34716.8%
Navajo2029.8%
Northern European130.6%
Polish251.2%
Scandinavian50.2%
Scotch-Irish60.3%
Scottish170.8%
Slovene60.3%
Spanish522.5%
Swedish241.2%
Ukrainian40.2%
Welsh562.7%
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Immigrants in La Plata

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in La Plata came from Central America (152 | 7.4%), Latin America (152 | 7.4%), and Mexico (152 | 7.4%), together accounting for 22.1% of all La Plata residents.
Immigrants in La Plata
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America1527.4%
Latin America1527.4%
Mexico1527.4%
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Sex and Age in La Plata

Sex and Age in La Plata

The most populous age groups in La Plata are 55 to 59 Years (135 | 13.1%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (102 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in La Plata
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years48 (4.6%)67 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years102 (9.9%)45 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Years83 (8.0%)47 (4.6%)
15 to 19 Years74 (7.2%)52 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years16 (1.5%)19 (1.8%)
25 to 29 Years34 (3.3%)23 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Years53 (5.1%)75 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Years46 (4.4%)54 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Years60 (5.8%)102 (9.9%)
45 to 49 Years33 (3.2%)95 (9.2%)
50 to 54 Years45 (4.4%)56 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years135 (13.1%)72 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years51 (4.9%)58 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years101 (9.8%)98 (9.5%)
70 to 74 Years67 (6.5%)95 (9.2%)
75 to 79 Years33 (3.2%)18 (1.8%)
80 to 84 Years17 (1.7%)21 (2.0%)
85 Years and over35 (3.4%)33 (3.2%)
Total1,033 (100.0%)1,030 (100.0%)

Families and Households in La Plata

Median Family Size in La Plata

The median family size in La Plata is 2.88 persons per family, with single male/father families (38 | 6.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.71 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (407 | 66.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.71 persons per family.
Median Family Size in La Plata
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple407 (66.2%)2.71
Single Male/Father38 (6.2%)3.71
Single Female/Mother170 (27.6%)3.08
Total Families615 (100.0%)2.88

Median Household Size in La Plata

The median household size in La Plata is 2.71 persons per household, with single male/father households (38 | 5.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.74 persons per household. non-family households (145 | 19.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
Median Household Size in La Plata
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple407 (53.5%)2.71
Single Male/Father38 (5.0%)4.74
Single Female/Mother170 (22.4%)3.46
Non-family145 (19.1%)1.31
Total Households760 (100.0%)2.71

Household Size by Marriage Status in La Plata

Out of a total of 760 households in La Plata, 615 (80.9%) are family households, while 145 (19.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 322, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 105.
Household Size by Marriage Status in La Plata
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-105 (13.8%)
2-Person Households322 (42.4%)36 (4.7%)
3-Person Households141 (18.5%)4 (0.5%)
4-Person Households66 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households34 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households52 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total615 (80.9%)145 (19.1%)

Female Fertility in La Plata

Fertility by Age in La Plata

Average fertility rate in La Plata is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 188.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in La Plata
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years22 (68.8%)188.0
35 to 50 years10 (31.2%)37.0
Total32 (100.0%)73.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Plata

81.2% of women with births (32) in La Plata are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 27.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Plata
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years16 (72.7%)6 (27.3%)
35 to 50 years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (81.2%)6 (18.8%)

Fertility by Education in La Plata

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in La Plata
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School16 (50.0%)124.0
High School Diploma12 (37.5%)182.0
College or Associate's Degree4 (12.5%)21.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total32 (100.0%)73.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Plata

18.8% of women with births in La Plata are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 37.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Plata
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School10 (62.5%)6 (37.5%)
High School Diploma12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (81.2%)6 (18.8%)

Income in La Plata

Income Overview in La Plata

Per Capita Income in La Plata is $28,234, while median incomes of families and households are $51,885 and $53,056 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,063$28,234
Median Family Income615$51,885
Mean Family Income615$75,576
Median Household Income760$53,056
Mean Household Income760$73,594
Income Deficit615$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,06355.12%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,06344.88¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,0630.51

Earnings by Sex in La Plata

Average Earnings in La Plata are $33,750, $56,406 for men and $25,313 for women, a difference of 55.1%.
Earnings by Sex in La Plata
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male351 (43.6%)$56,406
Female454 (56.4%)$25,313
Total805 (100.0%)$33,750

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Plata

The most common earnings brackets in La Plata are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (74 | 21.1%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (46 | 10.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Plata
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less16 (4.6%)26 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9995 (1.4%)31 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49912 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)5 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)32 (7.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99936 (10.3%)41 (9.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)7 (1.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99913 (3.7%)45 (9.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)32 (7.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9997 (2.0%)5 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99921 (6.0%)36 (7.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)46 (10.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9997 (2.0%)26 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)21 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99913 (3.7%)15 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99932 (9.1%)14 (3.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99950 (14.2%)39 (8.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99916 (4.6%)6 (1.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99974 (21.1%)10 (2.2%)
$100,000+49 (14.0%)17 (3.7%)
Total351 (100.0%)454 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Plata

Average earnings in La Plata are $56,823 for men and $26,771 for women, a difference of 52.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $63,906, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $53,382. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,426, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $13,578.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Plata
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$53,382$0
College or Associate's Degree$63,906$26,198
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$59,125$57,426
Total$56,823$26,771

Family Income in La Plata

Family Income Brackets in La Plata

According to the La Plata family income data, there are 131 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.3% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 31 families (5.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in La Plata
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00011118.0%
$10,000 to $14,999416.7%
$15,000 to $24,999315.0%
$25,000 to $34,999426.8%
$35,000 to $49,999355.7%
$50,000 to $74,99913121.3%
$75,000 to $99,9997812.7%
$100,000 to $149,9996710.9%
$150,000 to $199,999457.3%
$200,000+345.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Plata

4-person families (77 | 12.5%) account for the highest median family income in La Plata with $79,750 per family, while 2-person families (376 | 61.1%) have the highest median income of $25,495 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Plata
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families376 (61.1%)$50,990
3-Person Families87 (14.1%)$0
4-Person Families77 (12.5%)$79,750
5-Person Families53 (8.6%)$0
6-Person Families22 (3.6%)$54,615
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total615 (100.0%)$51,885

Family Income by Number of Earners in La Plata

Family Income by Number of Earners in La Plata
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners201 (32.7%)$0
1 Earner248 (40.3%)$51,042
2 Earners125 (20.3%)$97,019
3+ Earners41 (6.7%)$141,544
Total615 (100.0%)$51,885

Household Income in La Plata

Household Income Brackets in La Plata

With 174 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in La Plata, accounting for 22.9% of all households. In contrast, only 34 households (4.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in La Plata
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010413.7%
$10,000 to $14,999425.5%
$15,000 to $24,999425.5%
$25,000 to $34,999739.6%
$35,000 to $49,999537.0%
$50,000 to $74,99917422.9%
$75,000 to $99,99912015.8%
$100,000 to $149,999739.6%
$150,000 to $199,999455.9%
$200,000+344.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in La Plata

The median household income in La Plata is $53,056, with the highest median household income of $84,479 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 221 households (29.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in La Plata
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years221 (29.1%)$40,583
45 to 64 Years221 (29.1%)$84,479
65+ Years318 (41.8%)$51,383
Total760 (100.0%)$53,056

Poverty in La Plata

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Plata

With 26.5% poverty level for males and 28.5% for females among the residents of La Plata, 16 and 17 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (50.0%) and 47 females (48.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Plata
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (47.9%)32 (47.8%)
5 Years11 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years36 (41.9%)23 (34.8%)
12 to 14 Years12 (19.4%)10 (43.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (50.0%)8 (30.8%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years38 (43.7%)47 (48.0%)
35 to 44 Years7 (6.6%)52 (33.3%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)55 (36.4%)
55 to 64 Years59 (31.7%)24 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years79 (47.0%)43 (22.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total273 (26.5%)294 (28.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Plata

According to the poverty statistics in La Plata, males aged 15 years and females aged 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Plata
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (52.1%)35 (52.2%)
5 Years22 (66.7%)3 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years50 (58.1%)43 (65.1%)
12 to 14 Years50 (80.6%)13 (56.5%)
15 Years33 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (50.0%)18 (69.2%)
18 to 24 Years41 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years49 (56.3%)51 (52.0%)
35 to 44 Years99 (93.4%)104 (66.7%)
45 to 54 Years78 (100.0%)96 (63.6%)
55 to 64 Years127 (68.3%)106 (81.5%)
65 to 74 Years89 (53.0%)150 (77.7%)
75 Years and over85 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)
Total756 (73.5%)736 (71.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Plata

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in La Plata show that 21.9% or 89 of the total 407 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 26.2%, comprising of 79 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Plata
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children223 (73.8%)79 (26.2%)
1 or 2 Children64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children31 (75.6%)10 (24.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total318 (78.1%)89 (21.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Plata

According to the poverty data in La Plata, 31.6% or 12 single-father households and 40.6% or 69 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (52.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Plata
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)29 (43.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)22 (25.6%)
3 or 4 Children12 (52.2%)18 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (31.6%)69 (40.6%)

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

The poverty data for La Plata shows that 89 of the married-couple family households (21.9%) and 81 of the single-parent households (38.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 households (26.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 household (73.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Plata
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children79 (26.2%)29 (35.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)22 (25.6%)
3 or 4 Children10 (24.4%)30 (73.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total89 (21.9%)81 (38.9%)

Employment Characteristics in La Plata

Employment by Class of Employer in La Plata

Among the 675 employed individuals in La Plata, private company employees (444 | 65.8%), state government employees (64 | 9.5%), and local government employees (55 | 8.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in La Plata
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees44465.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)192.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)375.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations507.4%
Local Government Employees558.2%
State Government Employees649.5%
Federal Government Employees60.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total675100.0%

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 (1,621), 45.5% or 738 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.5% or 63 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 85.7% or 30 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 38.1% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in La Plata
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years21 (27.6%)8 (38.1%)
20 to 24 Years30 (85.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years30 (52.6%)8 (26.7%)
30 to 34 Years83 (64.8%)8 (9.6%)
35 to 44 Years177 (67.6%)17 (9.6%)
45 to 54 Years117 (51.1%)17 (14.5%)
55 to 59 Years89 (43.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years76 (69.7%)5 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years94 (26.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over21 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total738 (45.5%)63 (8.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Plata

According to labor force statistics for La Plata, 57.7% of individuals (572) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (992) are in the labor force, with 9.6% or 55 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 88.7% or 110 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 48.1% or 26 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Plata
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School54 (28.1%)92 (48.1%)
High School Diploma82 (34.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree326 (74.9%)39 (8.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher110 (88.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total572 (57.7%)95 (9.6%)

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 Health Diagnosing & Treating (73 | 10.8%), Health Technologists (66 | 9.8%), Community & Social Service (61 | 9.0%), Education Instruction & Library (49 | 7.3%), and Management (35 | 5.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in La Plata

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 Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in La Plata
OccupationMaleFemale
Management24 (68.6%)11 (31.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science16 (69.6%)7 (30.4%)
Computers & Mathematics5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 15 (24.6%)46 (75.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library9 (18.4%)40 (81.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating22 (30.1%)51 (69.9%)
Health Technologists15 (22.7%)51 (77.3%)
Total (Category)77 (36.8%)132 (63.2%)
Total (Overall)309 (45.8%)366 (54.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in La Plata are Healthcare Support (38 | 5.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (36 | 5.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (35 | 5.2%), Security & Protection (17 | 2.5%), and Law Enforcement (17 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in La Plata

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in La Plata, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (76.5%), Law Enforcement (76.5%), and Healthcare Support (34.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (74.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (66.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in La Plata
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support13 (34.2%)25 (65.8%)
Security & Protection13 (76.5%)4 (23.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement13 (76.5%)4 (23.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving9 (25.7%)26 (74.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance12 (33.3%)24 (66.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total (Category)47 (33.3%)94 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)309 (45.8%)366 (54.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in La Plata are Sales & Related (86 | 12.7%), and Office & Administration (53 | 7.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in La Plata

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in La Plata
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related30 (34.9%)56 (65.1%)
Office & Administration11 (20.7%)42 (79.2%)
Total (Category)41 (29.5%)98 (70.5%)
Total (Overall)309 (45.8%)366 (54.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in La Plata are Construction & Extraction (78 | 11.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (43 | 6.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in La Plata

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in La Plata
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair38 (88.4%)5 (11.6%)
Total (Category)116 (95.9%)5 (4.1%)
Total (Overall)309 (45.8%)366 (54.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in La Plata are Transportation (33 | 4.9%), Material Moving (28 | 4.2%), and Production (4 | 0.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in La Plata

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in La Plata
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Transportation6 (18.2%)27 (81.8%)
Material Moving22 (78.6%)6 (21.4%)
Total (Category)28 (43.1%)37 (56.9%)
Total (Overall)309 (45.8%)366 (54.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in La Plata

Employment Industries in La Plata

The major employment industries in La Plata include Health Care & Social Assistance (103 | 15.3%), Retail Trade (99 | 14.7%), Educational Services (70 | 10.4%), Construction (58 | 8.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (47 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in La Plata

Employment Industries by Sex in La Plata

The La Plata industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (84.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (78.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in La Plata
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade37 (37.4%)62 (62.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing16 (36.4%)28 (63.6%)
Utilities5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance6 (30.0%)14 (70.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing5 (26.3%)14 (73.7%)
Professional & Scientific5 (15.1%)28 (84.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support12 (70.6%)5 (29.4%)
Educational Services20 (28.6%)50 (71.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance22 (21.4%)81 (78.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services10 (21.3%)37 (78.7%)
Public Administration19 (82.6%)4 (17.4%)
Total309 (45.8%)366 (54.2%)

Education in La Plata

School Enrollment in La Plata

The most common levels of schooling among the 421 students in La Plata are middle school (132 | 31.4%), elementary school (122 | 29.0%), and kindergarten (62 | 14.7%).
School Enrollment in La Plata
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten6214.7%
Elementary School12229.0%
Middle School13231.4%
High School6014.2%
College / Undergraduate4510.7%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total421100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Plata

Out of a total of 421 students who are enrolled in schools in La Plata, 40 (9.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 381 (90.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (19.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 24 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Plata
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old127 (88.2%)17 (11.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds119 (91.5%)11 (8.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds51 (80.9%)12 (19.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total381 (90.5%)40 (9.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Plata

Bio, nature & agricultural (60 | 21.0%), education (42 | 14.7%), social sciences (35 | 12.3%), science & technology (31 | 10.9%), and physical & health sciences (28 | 9.8%) are the most common fields of study among 285 individuals in La Plata who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Plata
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6021.0%
Physical & Health Sciences289.8%
Psychology258.8%
Social Sciences3512.3%
Engineering113.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies41.4%
Science & Technology3110.9%
Business113.9%
Education4214.7%
Literature & Languages41.4%
Liberal Arts & History113.9%
Visual & Performing Arts51.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities186.3%
Total285100.0%

Transportation & Commute in La Plata

Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Plata

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in La Plata are males with 3 vehicles (119, accounting for 38.5%) and females with 3 vehicles (84, making up 32.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Plata
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle43 (13.9%)69 (18.9%)
2 Vehicles87 (28.2%)150 (41.0%)
3 Vehicles119 (38.5%)84 (23.0%)
4 Vehicles60 (19.4%)63 (17.2%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (100.0%)366 (100.0%)

Commute Time in La Plata

The most frequently occuring commute durations in La Plata are 30 to 34 minutes (162 commuters, 25.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (130 commuters, 20.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (106 commuters, 16.8%).
Commute Time in La Plata
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes233.6%
5 to 9 Minutes264.1%
10 to 14 Minutes213.3%
15 to 19 Minutes10616.8%
20 to 24 Minutes13020.5%
25 to 29 Minutes9715.3%
30 to 34 Minutes16225.6%
35 to 39 Minutes335.2%
40 to 44 Minutes40.6%
45 to 59 Minutes254.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes60.9%

Commute Time by Sex in La Plata

The most common commute times in La Plata are 30 to 34 minutes (87 commuters, 30.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (75 commuters, 21.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in La Plata
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes6 (2.1%)17 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes16 (5.7%)10 (2.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes15 (5.3%)6 (1.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes33 (11.7%)73 (20.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes56 (19.8%)74 (21.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes28 (9.9%)69 (19.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes87 (30.7%)75 (21.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes28 (9.9%)5 (1.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes4 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes4 (1.4%)21 (6.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes6 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)

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 (67, 23.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (116, 33.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Plata
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM12 (4.2%)15 (4.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM36 (12.7%)27 (7.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM18 (6.4%)19 (5.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM67 (23.7%)30 (8.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4 (1.4%)29 (8.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6 (2.1%)43 (12.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM43 (15.2%)116 (33.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM32 (11.3%)31 (8.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM11 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM11 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5 (1.8%)22 (6.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM17 (6.0%)18 (5.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM21 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total283 (100.0%)350 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in La Plata

Occupancy by Ownership in La Plata

Of the total 760 dwellings in La Plata, owner-occupied units account for 663 (87.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 97 (12.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in La Plata
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units66387.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9712.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units760100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in La Plata

Occupancy by Household Size in La Plata
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10513.8%
2-Person Household35847.1%
3-Person Household14519.1%
4+ Person Household15220.0%
Total Housing Units760100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Plata

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Plata
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household99 (94.3%)6 (5.7%)
2-Person Household326 (91.1%)32 (8.9%)
3-Person Household111 (76.5%)34 (23.4%)
4+ Person Household127 (83.6%)25 (16.5%)
Total Housing Units663 (87.2%)97 (12.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Plata

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Plata
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School50 (63.3%)29 (36.7%)
High School Diploma162 (81.8%)36 (18.2%)
College/Associate Degree341 (92.7%)27 (7.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher110 (95.7%)5 (4.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Plata

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Plata
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years759.9%
35 to 44 Years14619.2%
45 to 54 Years8411.1%
55 to 64 Years13718.0%
65 to 74 Years23030.3%
75 to 84 Years749.7%
85 Years and Over141.8%
Total760100.0%

Housing Finances in La Plata

Median Income by Occupancy in La Plata

Median Income by Occupancy in La Plata
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied663 (87.2%)$56,118
Renter-Occupied97 (12.8%)$0
Average760 (100.0%)$53,056

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Plata

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Plata
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00094 (14.2%)10 (10.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99913 (2.0%)29 (29.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99911 (1.7%)7 (7.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99924 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99961 (9.2%)12 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99953 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999156 (23.5%)18 (18.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99999 (14.9%)21 (21.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99973 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more79 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total663 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Plata

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Plata
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300134 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499135 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79964 (9.7%)19 (19.6%)
$800 to $99956 (8.5%)4 (4.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499142 (21.4%)34 (35.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99938 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49965 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99918 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more11 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total663 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in La Plata

Housing Structures in La Plata

Housing Structures in La Plata
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached39351.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other36748.3%
Total760100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Plata

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Plata
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached377 (95.9%)16 (4.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other286 (77.9%)81 (22.1%)
Total663 (87.2%)97 (12.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Plata

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Plata
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)6 (6.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms91 (13.7%)7 (7.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms193 (29.1%)79 (81.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms218 (32.9%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms161 (24.3%)5 (5.1%)
Total663 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Plata

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Plata
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas136 (20.5%)57 (58.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas227 (34.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity115 (17.3%)34 (35.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels185 (27.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)6 (6.2%)
Total663 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in La Plata

Household Vehicle Usage in La Plata
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5 (0.7%)35 (36.1%)
1 Vehicle130 (19.6%)9 (9.3%)
2 Vehicles294 (44.3%)25 (25.8%)
3 or more Vehicles234 (35.3%)28 (28.9%)
Total663 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in La Plata

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in La Plata

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units329334
Median Property Value$157,600$195,700
Median Household Income$50,293$41
Monthly Housing Costs$325$11
Real Estate Taxes$1,094$23

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Plata

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Plata
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00067 (20.4%)36 (10.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99941 (12.5%)25 (7.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999163 (49.5%)181 (54.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99943 (13.1%)75 (22.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99915 (4.6%)11 (3.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)6 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total329 (100.0%)334 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Plata

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Plata
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00084 (25.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99936 (10.9%)10 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (4.0%)12 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99926 (7.9%)48 (14.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99983 (25.2%)27 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99937 (11.3%)73 (21.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99912 (3.6%)62 (18.6%)
$150,000 or more38 (11.6%)61 (18.3%)
Total329 (100.0%)334 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Plata

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Plata
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x130 (39.5%)74,674 (22,357.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x27 (8.2%)103 (30.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x39 (11.8%)73 (21.9%)
4.0x or more49 (14.9%)65 (19.5%)
Total329 (100.0%)334 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Plata

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Plata
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80073 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49965 (19.8%)120 (35.9%)
$800 to $1,49960 (18.2%)75 (22.5%)
Total329 (100.0%)334 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in La Plata

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Plata

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Plata
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years133 (88.1%)18 (11.9%)
6 to 18 Years312 (89.7%)36 (10.3%)
19 to 25 Years35 (64.8%)19 (35.2%)
26 to 34 Years160 (86.5%)25 (13.5%)
35 to 44 Years206 (78.6%)56 (21.4%)
45 to 54 Years207 (90.4%)22 (9.6%)
55 to 64 Years210 (66.5%)106 (33.5%)
65 to 74 Years282 (78.1%)79 (21.9%)
75 Years and older157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,702 (82.5%)361 (17.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Plata

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Plata
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born133 (88.1%)18 (11.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen312 (89.7%)36 (10.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen35 (64.8%)19 (35.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Plata

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Plata
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000250 (68.1%)117 (31.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999312 (83.0%)64 (17.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999474 (76.3%)147 (23.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999293 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over373 (91.9%)33 (8.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Plata

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Plata
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 685 (56.3%)48 (31.8%)
6 to 18 Years173 (49.7%)147 (42.2%)
19 to 25 Years5 (9.3%)35 (64.8%)
25 to 34 Years85 (46.0%)75 (40.5%)
35 to 44 Years96 (36.6%)125 (47.7%)
45 to 54 Years79 (34.5%)128 (55.9%)
55 to 64 Years75 (23.7%)146 (46.2%)
65 to 74 Years274 (75.9%)162 (44.9%)
75 Years and over157 (100.0%)86 (54.8%)
Total1,029 (49.9%)952 (46.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Plata

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Plata
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years14 (6.0%)7 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years17 (13.3%)9 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years103 (27.8%)80 (18.3%)
65 to 74 Years50 (29.8%)75 (38.9%)
75 Years and over38 (44.7%)13 (18.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in La Plata

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in La Plata: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years70 (18.9%)29 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years31 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over38 (44.7%)13 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in La Plata: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (9.4%)9 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)47 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years14 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in La Plata: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (6.0%)7 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years17 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (5.4%)19 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years14 (8.3%)6 (3.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in La Plata: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (2.2%)65 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years32 (19.1%)58 (30.0%)
75 Years and over35 (41.2%)13 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in La Plata: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (1.6%)4 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (3.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in La Plata

Computing Device Access in La Plata

Computing Device Access in La Plata
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop53870.8%
Smartphone65786.5%
Tablet39451.8%
No Computing Device405.3%
Total760100.0%

Internet Access in La Plata

Internet Access in La Plata
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home40152.8%
Cellular Data Only9712.8%
Satellite Internet9913.0%
No Internet18123.8%
Total760100.0%

La Plata Summary

La Plata is a small unincorporated community located in the San Juan County of New Mexico. It is situated in the northwest corner of the state, near the Arizona border. The town is located in the Chaco Canyon region, which is known for its rich cultural and archaeological history. La Plata is home to a small population of approximately 200 people, and is a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.

History

The area around La Plata has been inhabited for thousands of years. The earliest known inhabitants were the Anasazi, who lived in the area from around 1000 BC to 1300 AD. The Anasazi left behind a rich cultural legacy, including the ruins of their villages and the remains of their pottery.
In the late 1800s, the area was settled by Anglo-American settlers. The town of La Plata was established in 1891, and was named after the nearby La Plata River. The town quickly grew, and by the early 1900s it had become a bustling center of commerce and industry.

Geography

La Plata is located in the northwest corner of New Mexico, near the Arizona border. The town is situated in the Chaco Canyon region, which is known for its rich cultural and archaeological history. The town is located at an elevation of 5,000 feet, and is surrounded by the San Juan Mountains. The climate in La Plata is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

The economy of La Plata is largely based on tourism and outdoor recreation. The town is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Chaco Canyon National Historic Park is a major draw for tourists, and the town also hosts a number of festivals and events throughout the year.
In addition to tourism, La Plata is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services. The town is also home to a number of ranches and farms, which produce a variety of crops and livestock.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of La Plata was approximately 200 people. The town is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population. The median household income in La Plata is $35,000, and the median age is 44 years. The town has a high rate of poverty, with nearly one-third of the population living below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of La Plata?
Total Population of La Plata is 2,063.
What is the Total Male Population of La Plata?
Total Male Population of La Plata is 1,033.
What is the Total Female Population of La Plata?
Total Female Population of La Plata is 1,030.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in La Plata?
There are 100.29 Males per 100 Females in La Plata.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in La Plata?
There are 99.71 Females per 100 Males in La Plata.
What is the Median Population Age in La Plata?
Median Population Age in La Plata is 45.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in La Plata
Average Family Size in La Plata is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in La Plata
Average Household Size in La Plata is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in La Plata?
Per Capita income in La Plata is $28,234.
What is the Median Family Income in La Plata?
Median Family Income in La Plata is $51,885.
What is the Median Household income in La Plata?
Median Household Income in La Plata is $53,056.
What is Income or Wage Gap in La Plata?
Income or Wage Gap in La Plata is 55.1%.
Women in La Plata earn 44.9 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 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in La Plata?
There are 738 People in the Labor Forcein in La Plata.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in La Plata?
45.5% of People are in the Labor Force in La Plata.
What is the Unemployment Rate in La Plata?
Unemployment Rate in La Plata is 8.5%.