All Countries
La Plata, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,185
Population
99/sq mi density
$54,801
Median Income
$29,120 per capita
$187,000
Home Value
$300,400 Zillow
$1,000
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
665
Violent Crime/100K
3,358 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,801 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$187,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
665 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,185
Population Density
99
per square mile
Land Area
22.2
square miles (57.4 km²)
Median Age
45.4 yrs
17% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 9.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
76.8%
Black
2.6%
Hispanic
8.9%
Asian
1.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 76.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 23.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
76.1%
Spanish
23.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.6%
Veterans
12.4%
107% above US avg (6%)
Disability
19.7%
52% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.5%
10% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
12.0%
40% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.470
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,185 |
| Population Density | 99 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 22.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.6% |
| Female | 52.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
Language
| English Only | 76.1% |
| Spanish | 23.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.6% |
| Veterans | 12.4% |
| Disability | 19.7% |
| Health Insurance | 82.5% |
| Uninsured | 12.0% |
| Broadband Access | 81.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.470 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3 — Metro / under 250K |