La Plata, MO Demographics

A map of La Plata's Population by Race

La Plata, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,351, an increase from the 1,257 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.3% White, 2.7% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 14.3% in 2020 and 9.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

La Plata is ranked the 332nd most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 324th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

La Plata's White Population

1,288 residents of La Plata, or 95.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Plata is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. La Plata ranks 307th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's White population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of La Plata's population has increased from 92.4% to 95.3%.

La Plata is more White than neighboring Millard (89.6% White), and Atlanta (93.6% White). La Plata is less White than neighboring Gibbs (100% White), Brashear (95.6% White), and Elmer (100% White).

La Plata's Black Population

0 residents of La Plata, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Plata is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. La Plata ranks 577th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of La Plata's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

La Plata is less Black than neighboring Atlanta (0.4% Black).

La Plata's Asian Population

37 residents of La Plata, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Plata is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. La Plata ranks 301st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's Asian population has grown by an estimated 362.5%. Asian residents' share of La Plata's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.7%.

La Plata is more Asian than neighboring Millard (0% Asian), Gibbs (0% Asian), Atlanta (0% Asian), Brashear (0% Asian), and Elmer (0% Asian).

La Plata's Hispanic Population

0 residents of La Plata, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Plata is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. La Plata ranks 876th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of La Plata's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

La Plata is less Hispanic than neighboring Millard (9.4% Hispanic).

La Plata's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of La Plata, or 0.0% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. La Plata ranks 416th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Plata's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

La Plata's Multiracial Population

26 residents of La Plata, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Plata is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. La Plata ranks 541st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.9%. Multiracial residents' share of La Plata's population has decreased from 4.7% to 1.9%.

La Plata is more Multiracial than neighboring Millard (0.9% Multiracial), Gibbs (0% Multiracial), and Elmer (0% Multiracial). La Plata is less Multiracial than neighboring Atlanta (6% Multiracial), and Brashear (4.4% 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.