La Plata, MD Demographics
A map of La Plata's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,261 | 51.8% |
Black | 3,204 | 31.5% |
Multiracial | 638 | 6.3% |
Hispanic | 571 | 5.6% |
Asian | 411 | 4.0% |
Native American/Other | 74 | 0.7% |
La Plata, Maryland had a population of 10,159 in 2020. It was 51.8% White, 31.5% Black, 4.0% Asian, 5.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 6.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Plata, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, La Plata is the 136th most populous. 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's White Population
5,261 residents of La Plata identify as White, or 51.8%. This makes the White share of the population of La Plata roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, La Plata is ranked #372 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more White than neighboring Pomfret (31.3% White), Waldorf (17.9% White), and Bensville (25.9% White). La Plata is less White than neighboring Port Tobacco Village (72.2% White), and Bryantown (69.4% White).
La Plata's Black Population
3,204 residents of La Plata identify as Black, or 31.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Plata roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, La Plata is ranked #112 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more Black than neighboring Port Tobacco Village (5.6% Black), and Bryantown (21.7% Black). La Plata is less Black than neighboring Pomfret (47.5% Black), Waldorf (62.9% Black), and Bensville (55.7% Black).
La Plata's Asian Population
411 residents of La Plata identify as Asian, or 4.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Plata roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, La Plata is ranked #140 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more Asian than neighboring Port Tobacco Village (0% Asian), Pomfret (0.2% Asian), and Bryantown (0.5% Asian). La Plata is less Asian than neighboring Waldorf (4.1% Asian), and Bensville (4.8% Asian).
La Plata's Hispanic Population
571 residents of La Plata identify as Hispanic, or 5.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Plata slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, La Plata is ranked #247 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more Hispanic than neighboring Bryantown (3.4% Hispanic). La Plata is less Hispanic than neighboring Port Tobacco Village (11.1% Hispanic), Pomfret (7% Hispanic), Waldorf (8.4% Hispanic), and Bensville (6.2% Hispanic).
La Plata's Native American/Other Population
74 residents of La Plata identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Plata roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, La Plata is ranked #233 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Tobacco Village (0% Native American/Other), and Bryantown (0.6% Native American/Other). La Plata is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pomfret (7% Native American/Other), Waldorf (1.3% Native American/Other), and Bensville (1% Native American/Other).
La Plata's Multiracial Population
638 residents of La Plata identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Plata roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, La Plata is ranked #58 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more Multiracial than neighboring Waldorf (5.5% Multiracial), and Bryantown (4.4% Multiracial). La Plata is less Multiracial than neighboring Port Tobacco Village (11.1% Multiracial), Pomfret (7% Multiracial), and Bensville (6.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.