La Plata, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
10,470
Population
1,312/sq mi density
$121,707
Median Income
$49,424 per capita
$405,200
Home Value
$479,163 Zillow
$1,483
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
216
Violent Crime/100K
1,755 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$121,707 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$405,200 home value, $1,483/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
216 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
10,470
Census 2023
Population Density
1,312
per square mile
Land Area
7.4
square miles (19.3 km²)
Median Age
41.5 yrs
7% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 35.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
48.8%
Black
35.1%
Hispanic
6.8%
Asian
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.6%
Spanish
7.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.2%
Veterans
9.7%
62% above US avg (6%)
Disability
9.3%
28% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
99.0%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.0%
88% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.408
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 10,470 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,312 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.6% |
| Female | 50.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.8% |
| Black or African American | 35.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
Language
| English Only | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.2% |
| Veterans | 9.7% |
| Disability | 9.3% |
| Health Insurance | 99.0% |
| Uninsured | 1.0% |
| Broadband Access | 94.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.408 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |