La Plata, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

9,516

Unemployment

3.7%

Poverty

2.1%

Median Home

$333,000

Median Income

$94,755

Median Rent

$1,382

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La Plata SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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La Plata, MD Crime Report

363
Total Crimes

3,805.8
Total Crimes / 100k People

62.23%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	La Plata / 100k People	Maryland / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	363	3,805.8	2,009.7	2,346.0

Violent Crime	47	492.8	399.9	387.8
Murder	0	0.0	9.1	6.5
Robbery	9	94.4	118.5	73.9
Aggravated Assault	38	398.4	243.7	279.7
Property Crime	316	3,313.1	1,609.8	1,958.2
Burglary	20	209.7	252.0	314.2
Larceny	285	2,988.0	1,184.9	1,398.0
Car Theft	11	115.3	172.9	246.0

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La Plata, MD Cost Of Living

121
La Plata's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	La Plata	Maryland	National Average
Overall	121	120	100

Services	108	111	100
Groceries	121	114	100
Health	104	84	100
Housing	158	151	100
Transportation	104	109	100
Utilities	98	108	100

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La Plata, MD Photos

Source: Wikipedia User PierreSelim | CC BY-SA 3.0

The Pentagon Us Department Of Defense Building

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Rankings for La Plata in Maryland

Ranks #3 in Richest Cities In Maryland

Ranks #13 in Most Dangerous Cities In Maryland

Ranks #14 in Best Places To Live In Maryland

Map Of La Plata, MD

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Population over time in La Plata

Year	Population	% Change
2020	9,516	2.9%
2019	9,252	1.0%
2018	9,160	1.1%
2017	9,059	0.7%
2016	8,994	1.0%
2015	8,903	0.6%
2014	8,850	1.2%
2013	8,743	1.1%
2012	8,646	1.8%
2011	8,496	-

Race / Ethnicity in La Plata

White

59.9% (5,703)

African American

29.9% (2,842)

American Indian

0.1% (8)

Asian

4.3% (411)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (10)

Two Or More

2.3% (220)

Hispanic

3.4% (322)

Race	La Plata	MD	USA
White	59.9%	50.2%	60.1%
African American	29.9%	29.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.4%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.3%	3.3%	2.8%
Hispanic	3.4%	10.3%	18.2%

Gender in La Plata

Female

51.4% (4,887)

Male

48.6% (4,629)

Gender	La Plata	MD	USA
Female	51.4%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	48.6%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in La Plata for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (380)

9-12th Grade

4.0% (380)

High School / GED

25.0% (2,379)

Some College

27.0% (2,569)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (666)

Bachelor's Degree

20.0% (1,903)

Master's Degree

10.0% (951)

Professional Degree

2.0% (190)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (95)

Education	La Plata	MD	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	4.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	25.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	27.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	20.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	10.0%	13.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	3.0%	1.0%

Household Income For La Plata, Maryland

Less than $10,000

3.1% (29,142)

$10,000 to $14,999

0.3% (2,885)

$15,000 to $24,999

4.1% (38,952)

$25,000 to $34,999

4.1% (38,664)

$35,000 to $49,999

10.5% (99,545)

$50,000 to $74,999

19.6% (186,684)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.7% (101,854)

$100,000 to $149,999

18.1% (171,968)

$150,000 to $199,999

16.0% (152,348)

$200,000 or more

13.6% (129,553)

Income	La Plata	MD	USA
Less than $10,000	3.1%	4.6%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	0.3%	2.6%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	4.1%	5.6%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	4.1%	6.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	10.5%	9.3%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	19.6%	15.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.7%	13.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	18.1%	19.3%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	16.0%	10.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	13.6%	13.4%	8.3%