La Plata is a CDP located in San Juan County New Mexico. La Plata has a 2024 population of 2,305. La Plata is currently growing at a rate of 5.54% annually and its population has increased by 10.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,078 in 2020.
The average household income in La Plata is $74,566 with a poverty rate of 23.12%. The median age in La Plata is 45.4 years: 53.1 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Plata was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,677 | 76.75% |
| Other race | 160 | 7.32% |
| Two or more races | 158 | 7.23% |
| Native American | 134 | 6.13% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 809 | 2.7 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Married | 436 | 2.87 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Female | 184 | 2.9 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Non Family | 130 | 1.35 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Male | 59 | 3.83 | 100 | 0 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
82.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 156 | 9.65% |
| Associates Degree | 228 | 14.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 160 | 9.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 9.34% |
| High School Graduate | 401 | 24.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 3.71% |
| Some College | 461 | 28.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,123 | 1,027 | 223 |
| Hispanic | 267 | 159 | 19 |
| Native American | 122 | 117 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 103 | 35 |
| Other Race | 109 | 38 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 31.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,543 | $0 | $35,163 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,464 | $0 | $28,889 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,147 | $62,212 | $27,721 |
| Some College | $36,875 | $77,500 | $31,985 |
$35,147
Average Earnings
$62,212
Average Male
$27,721
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.09% of La Plata residents speak only English, while 18.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,388 | 278 | 20.03% |
| Hispanic | 458 | 149 | 32.53% |
| Other | 160 | 106 | 66.25% |
| Black | 56 | 56 | 100% |
| Native | 134 | 15 | 11.19% |
23.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.79%
Male Poverty Rate
26.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Plata is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Plata is Native, with 11.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67.59% |
| High School | 33.17% |
| Some College | 13.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.33% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,443 | $77,376 |
| Households | $54,801 | $74,566 |
| Married Families | $80,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,500 | $53,202 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
213
Number of Veterans
144
Male Veterans
69
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| Vietnam | 54 |
| Korea | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 108 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 11.04% |
| Native American | 36 | 29.51% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 20.53% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.7%
Labor Force Participation
42.5%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.2%
Born in La Plata
93.68%
Native Born
6.32%
Foreign Born
6.22%
Non Citizen
0.09%
Naturalized
93.68% of La Plata residents were born in the United States, with 36.2% having been born in New Mexico. 6.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,305 | 121 | 5.54% |
| 2023 | 2,184 | 121 | 5.87% |
| 2022 | 2,063 | 128 | 6.61% |
| 2021 | 1,935 | -143 | -6.88% |
| 2020 | 2,078 | 1,575 | 313.12% |
| 2019 | 503 | -12 | -2.33% |
| 2018 | 515 | 63 | 13.94% |
| 2017 | 452 | 27 | 6.35% |
| 2016 | 425 | -326 | -43.41% |
| 2015 | 751 | -205 | -21.44% |
| 2014 | 956 | 76 | 8.64% |
| 2013 | 880 | 50 | 6.02% |
| 2012 | 830 | -79 | -8.69% |
| 2011 | 909 | 297 | 48.53% |
| 2010 | 612 | 0 | 0% |