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Crime in La Plata summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in La Plata. Key points include:
There were 219 total crimes in La Plata in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in La Plata is 1,970.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in La Plata is 215.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in La Plata is 1,754.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in La Plata is -7.02% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In La Plata Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
La Plata / 100k People |
Maryland / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 219 | 1,970.5 | 2,470.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 215.9 | 420.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 18.0 | 123.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 197.9 | 257.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 195 | 1,754.5 | 2,049.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 26 | 233.9 | 190.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 149 | 1,340.7 | 1,446.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 20 | 180.0 | 412.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in La Plata summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in La Plata. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in La Plata is 127 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in La Plata is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in La Plata is $481,282.
The median income in La Plata is $121,208.
La Plata's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In La Plata Comparison Table
| Living Expense | La Plata | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 171 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 112 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
La Plata, MD Weather
The average high in La Plata is 67.2° and the average low is 46.0°.
There are 74.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.5 inches of precipitation each year with 15.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | La Plata |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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La Plata Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in La Plata
The current population in La Plata is 10,683. The population has increased 25.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,683 | 2.0% |
| 2023 | 10,470 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 10,283 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 10,054 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 9,516 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 9,376 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 9,252 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 9,160 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 9,059 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 8,994 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 8,903 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 8,850 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 8,743 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 8,646 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 8,496 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in La Plata
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La Plata is:
46.7% White with 4,993 White residents.
35.8% African American with 3,820 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 14 American Indian residents.
3.3% Asian with 355 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
7.8% Two Or More with 830 Two Or More residents.
6.2% Hispanic with 665 Hispanic residents.
| Race | La Plata | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.7% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 35.8% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.8% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in La Plata
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La Plata is 51.1% female with 5,456 female residents.
La Plata is 48.9% male with 5,227 male residents.
| Gender | La Plata | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in La Plata for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in La Plata completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in La Plata completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in La Plata completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in La Plata completed some college.
10.0% of adults in La Plata completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in La Plata completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in La Plata completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in La Plata completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in La Plata completed doctorate degree.
| Education | La Plata | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For La Plata, Maryland
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3.1% of households in La Plata earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in La Plata earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.5% of households in La Plata earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.0% of households in La Plata earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.6% of households in La Plata earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.5% of households in La Plata earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.3% of households in La Plata earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.1% of households in La Plata earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.1% of households in La Plata earn $150,000 to $199,999.
26.1% of households in La Plata earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | La Plata | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.0% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.6% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.1% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 26.1% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
