La Plata, NM Demographics
A map of La Plata's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,393 | 66.2% |
Hispanic | 333 | 15.8% |
Native American/Other | 258 | 12.3% |
Multiracial | 105 | 5.0% |
Black | 10 | 0.5% |
Asian | 6 | 0.3% |
La Plata, New Mexico had a population of 2,105 in 2020. It was 66.2% White, 0.5% Black, 0.3% Asian, 15.8% Hispanic, 12.3% Native American/Other, and 5.0% 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 527 places in New Mexico, La Plata is the 84th 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
1,393 residents of La Plata identify as White, or 66.2%. This makes the White share of the population of La Plata considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Plata is ranked #112 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more White than neighboring Farmington (42.1% White), Flora Vista (65.2% White), Spencerville (64.3% White), and North Light Plant (55.9% White). La Plata is less White than neighboring South River (66.4% White).
La Plata's Black Population
10 residents of La Plata identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Plata roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Plata is ranked #170 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more Black than neighboring Flora Vista (0.2% Black), Spencerville (0.1% Black), and South River (0.1% Black). La Plata is less Black than neighboring Farmington (0.8% Black), and North Light Plant (0.9% Black).
La Plata's Asian Population
6 residents of La Plata identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Plata roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Plata is ranked #206 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more Asian than neighboring Flora Vista (0.2% Asian). La Plata is less Asian than neighboring Farmington (1.1% Asian), Spencerville (0.4% Asian), North Light Plant (0.4% Asian), and South River (0.4% Asian).
La Plata's Hispanic Population
333 residents of La Plata identify as Hispanic, or 15.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Plata considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Plata is ranked #392 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is less Hispanic than neighboring Farmington (22.4% Hispanic), Flora Vista (22.5% Hispanic), Spencerville (22.5% Hispanic), North Light Plant (27% Hispanic), and South River (22.7% Hispanic).
La Plata's Native American/Other Population
258 residents of La Plata identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 12.3%. 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 New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Plata is ranked #115 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more Native American/Other than neighboring Flora Vista (6.8% Native American/Other), Spencerville (8.6% Native American/Other), North Light Plant (11.9% Native American/Other), and South River (7.2% Native American/Other). La Plata is less Native American/Other than neighboring Farmington (29.6% Native American/Other).
La Plata's Multiracial Population
105 residents of La Plata identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Plata roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Plata is ranked #64 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Plata is more Multiracial than neighboring Farmington (4.1% Multiracial), Spencerville (4.1% Multiracial), North Light Plant (4% Multiracial), and South River (3.1% Multiracial). La Plata is less Multiracial than neighboring Flora Vista (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.