La Plata, MD Demographics

A map of La Plata's Population by Race

La Plata, Maryland has an estimated population of 10,683, an increase from the 10,159 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.7% White, 35.8% Black, 7.8% Multiracial, 6.2% Hispanic, 3.3% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Plata, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

La Plata has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In La Plata, that probability was 62.4% in 2020 and 64.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

La Plata is ranked the 132nd most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). La Plata was ranked the 136th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

La Plata's White Population

4,993 residents of La Plata, or 46.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Plata is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. La Plata ranks 373rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's White population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of La Plata's population has decreased from 51.8% to 46.7%.

La Plata is more White than neighboring Pomfret (11.9% White), Waldorf (17.7% White), and Bensville (19% White). La Plata is less White than neighboring Port Tobacco Village (100% White), and Bryantown (55.7% White).

La Plata's Black Population

3,820 residents of La Plata, or 35.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Plata is higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. La Plata ranks 112th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. Black residents' share of La Plata's population has increased from 31.5% to 35.8%.

La Plata is more Black than neighboring Port Tobacco Village (0% Black), and Bryantown (35.1% Black). La Plata is less Black than neighboring Pomfret (42.2% Black), Waldorf (60.6% Black), and Bensville (60.9% Black).

La Plata's Asian Population

355 residents of La Plata, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Plata is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. La Plata ranks 140th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. Asian residents' share of La Plata's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.3%.

La Plata is more Asian than neighboring Port Tobacco Village (0% Asian), Pomfret (2.5% Asian), and Bryantown (0% Asian). La Plata is less Asian than neighboring Waldorf (4% Asian), and Bensville (4.4% Asian).

La Plata's Hispanic Population

665 residents of La Plata, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Plata is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. La Plata ranks 247th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Hispanic residents' share of La Plata's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.2%.

La Plata is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Tobacco Village (0% Hispanic). La Plata is less Hispanic than neighboring Pomfret (19.5% Hispanic), Waldorf (9.1% Hispanic), Bensville (8.1% Hispanic), and Bryantown (7.4% Hispanic).

La Plata's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of La Plata, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Plata is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. La Plata ranks 244th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Plata's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

La Plata is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Tobacco Village (0% Native American/Other). La Plata is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pomfret (8% Native American/Other), Waldorf (0.9% Native American/Other), Bensville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Bryantown (1.8% Native American/Other).

La Plata's Multiracial Population

830 residents of La Plata, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Plata is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. La Plata ranks 61st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.1%. Multiracial residents' share of La Plata's population has increased from 6.3% to 7.8%.

La Plata is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Tobacco Village (0% Multiracial), Waldorf (7.6% Multiracial), Bensville (7.1% Multiracial), and Bryantown (0% Multiracial). La Plata is less Multiracial than neighboring Pomfret (15.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.