La Plata, NM Demographics
A map of La Plata's Population by Race
La Plata, New Mexico has an estimated population of 2,233, an increase from the 2,105 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.0% White, 21.0% Native American/Other, 15.6% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as New Mexico 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 51.9% in 2020 and 62.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Plata is ranked the 84th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 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 84th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Plata's White Population
1,228 residents of La Plata, or 55.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Plata is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. La Plata ranks 112th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's White population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. White residents' share of La Plata's population has decreased from 66.2% to 55.0%.
La Plata is more White than neighboring Farmington (44% White), Spencerville (49.8% White), and North Light Plant (11.6% White). La Plata is less White than neighboring Flora Vista (58.2% White), and South River (65% White).
La Plata's Black Population
42 residents of La Plata, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Plata is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. La Plata ranks 186th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's Black population has grown by an estimated 320.0%. Black residents' share of La Plata's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.9%.
La Plata is more Black than neighboring Farmington (0.7% Black), Flora Vista (1.5% Black), Spencerville (0% Black), and North Light Plant (0% Black). La Plata is less Black than neighboring South River (13% Black).
La Plata's Asian Population
0 residents of La Plata, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Plata is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. La Plata ranks 221st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of La Plata's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
La Plata is less Asian than neighboring Farmington (0.9% Asian).
La Plata's Hispanic Population
348 residents of La Plata, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Plata is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. La Plata ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Hispanic residents' share of La Plata's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.6%.
La Plata is less Hispanic than neighboring Farmington (24.1% Hispanic), Flora Vista (23% Hispanic), Spencerville (17.8% Hispanic), North Light Plant (42% Hispanic), and South River (16.3% Hispanic).
La Plata's Native American/Other Population
469 residents of La Plata, or 21.0% 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 considerably higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. La Plata ranks 115th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Plata's population has increased from 12.3% to 21.0%.
La Plata is more Native American/Other than neighboring Flora Vista (15.3% Native American/Other), North Light Plant (19.7% Native American/Other), and South River (5% Native American/Other). La Plata is less Native American/Other than neighboring Farmington (24.5% Native American/Other), and Spencerville (30.5% Native American/Other).
La Plata's Multiracial Population
146 residents of La Plata, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Plata is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. La Plata ranks 67th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Plata's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.0%. Multiracial residents' share of La Plata's population has increased from 5.0% to 6.5%.
La Plata is more Multiracial than neighboring Farmington (5.7% Multiracial), Flora Vista (2% Multiracial), Spencerville (1.9% Multiracial), and South River (0.7% Multiracial). La Plata is less Multiracial than neighboring North Light Plant (26.8% 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.