La Plata, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of La Plata, Maryland is 10,470 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 134th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $121,707, the median home value is $405,200, and the median age is 41.5.
The population has grown 29.2% since 2010 (8,802 → 11,374).
10,470
Population
1312
People / sq mi
$121,707
Median Income
$405,200
Median Home Value
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La Plata covers 8.0 sq mi of land at 1312 people per square mile.
About La Plata, MD
The poverty rate is what most separates La Plata from the typical city: 1.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 10,470 residents, La Plata is a city in Maryland.
Median household income is $121,707, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 1.1% — below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $405,200, with typical rent around $1,483.
33.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, near the national average of 35.0%. A solid 16.8% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 39 minutes each way.
La Plata town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of La Plata town had a population of 8,802 in 2010 and 11,374 in 2024, a 29.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,374 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.86%.
11,374
Population (2024)
8,802
Population (2010)
11,374
Peak (2024)
1.86%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,802 |
| 2011 | 8,965 |
| 2012 | 8,981 |
| 2013 | 9,027 |
| 2014 | 9,041 |
| 2015 | 9,145 |
| 2016 | 9,267 |
| 2017 | 9,353 |
| 2018 | 9,455 |
| 2019 | 9,631 |
| 2020 | 10,162 |
| 2021 | 10,376 |
| 2022 | 10,644 |
| 2023 | 10,859 |
| 2024 | 11,374 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.8% |
| Black or African American | 35.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$121,707
Median Household Income
$49,424
Per Capita Income
1.1%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$405,200
Median Home Value
$1,483
Median Rent
77.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.9%
High School+
33.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.9%
Drive Alone
67.3%
Public Transit
16.8%
Work From Home
39.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
47.2%
Foreign Born
92.6%
Non-English at Home
9.7%
Veterans
9.3%
With Disability
99.0%
Health Insurance
98.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.4% |
| Public Administration | 16.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.0% |
| Retail Trade | 7.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.6% |
| Information | 6.3% |
| Construction | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
La Plata, Maryland has a population of 10,470 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 134th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in La Plata, Maryland is $121,707, with 1.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in La Plata, Maryland is $405,200, with median monthly rent at $1,483 and a homeownership rate of 77.5%.
The median age in La Plata, Maryland is 41.5 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
The population has grown 29.2% since 2010 (8,802 → 11,374).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.