La Plata, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,401
Population
881/sq mi density
$49,107
Median Income
$28,286 per capita
$96,300
Home Value
$126,464 Zillow
$326
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
81
Violent Crime/100K
162 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,107 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,300 home value, $326/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,401
Census 2023
Population Density
881
per square mile
Land Area
1.6
square miles (4.1 km²)
Median Age
40.9 yrs
5% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
95.4%
Black
0%
Hispanic
0.3%
Asian
2.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.6%
Spanish
1.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.1%
Veterans
5.4%
10% below US avg (6%)
Disability
16.9%
30% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.8%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.2%
30% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,401 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 881 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.4% |
| Female | 53.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.3% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
Language
| English Only | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.1% |
| Veterans | 5.4% |
| Disability | 16.9% |
| Health Insurance | 88.8% |
| Uninsured | 11.2% |
| Broadband Access | 72.2% |