La Plata, MO Demographics
A map of La Plata's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,162 | 92.4% |
Multiracial | 59 | 4.7% |
Hispanic | 12 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 10 | 0.8% |
Asian | 8 | 0.6% |
Black | 6 | 0.5% |
La Plata, Missouri had a population of 1,257 in 2020. It was 92.4% White, 0.5% Black, 0.6% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.7% 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 1,082 places in Missouri, La Plata is the 324th 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
1,162 residents of La Plata identify as White, or 92.4%. This makes the White share of the population of La Plata larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, La Plata is ranked #307 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more White than neighboring Millard (88.6% White), and Atlanta (88.7% White). La Plata is less White than neighboring Gibbs (95.7% White), Brashear (97.4% White), and Elmer (96.1% White).
La Plata's Black Population
6 residents of La Plata identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Plata slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, La Plata is ranked #544 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more Black than neighboring Millard (0% Black), Gibbs (0% Black), Brashear (0.4% Black), and Elmer (0% Black). La Plata is less Black than neighboring Atlanta (1.6% Black).
La Plata's Asian Population
8 residents of La Plata identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Plata roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, La Plata is ranked #293 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more Asian than neighboring Millard (0% Asian), Gibbs (0% Asian), Atlanta (0.3% Asian), Brashear (0% Asian), and Elmer (0% Asian).
La Plata's Hispanic Population
12 residents of La Plata identify as Hispanic, or 1.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Plata roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, La Plata is ranked #860 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more Hispanic than neighboring Brashear (0.4% Hispanic), and Elmer (0% Hispanic). La Plata is less Hispanic than neighboring Millard (7.6% Hispanic), Gibbs (1.4% Hispanic), and Atlanta (1.3% Hispanic).
La Plata's Native American/Other Population
10 residents of La Plata identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. 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 Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, La Plata is ranked #386 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more Native American/Other than neighboring Atlanta (0% Native American/Other), Brashear (0.4% Native American/Other), and Elmer (0% Native American/Other). La Plata is less Native American/Other than neighboring Millard (1.3% Native American/Other), and Gibbs (1.4% Native American/Other).
La Plata's Multiracial Population
59 residents of La Plata identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Plata roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, La Plata is ranked #530 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more Multiracial than neighboring Millard (2.5% Multiracial), Gibbs (1.4% Multiracial), Brashear (1.3% Multiracial), and Elmer (3.9% Multiracial). La Plata is less Multiracial than neighboring Atlanta (8.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.