La Plata, Maryland
Quick Statistics
La Plata is a community in Charles County, Maryland, home to about 10,683 people spread across 8.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $58,824 a year, and a typical home is worth about $428,400. About 45.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 22 percent over the past decade.
See how La Plata has changed over the past 15 years »
Among the Maryland towns GeoStat tracks, La Plata ranks number 132 of 527 in population, number 164 in median household income, number 183 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around La Plata typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 25°F. The area sees roughly 15 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Port Tobacco Village, MD | 3.5 mi. | 4 |
| 2. | Pomfret, MD | 3.7 mi. | 747 |
| 3. | Waldorf, MD | 5.3 mi. | 82,943 |
| 4. | Bryantown, MD | 6.9 mi. | 325 |
| 5. | Bryans Road, MD | 7.8 mi. | 9,371 |
| 6. | Accokeek, MD | 9.3 mi. | 14,362 |
| 7. | Potomac Heights, MD | 9.6 mi. | 1,351 |
| 8. | Brandywine, MD | 10.6 mi. | 12,160 |
What is the population of La Plata, Maryland?
La Plata has a population of about 10,683 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is La Plata, Maryland in?
La Plata is located in Charles County, Maryland.
What is the median home value in La Plata, Maryland?
The median home value in La Plata is about $428,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in La Plata, Maryland?
The median personal income in La Plata is about $58,824 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near La Plata, Maryland?
Since 1950, 32 tornadoes have been recorded in Charles County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in La Plata, Maryland?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 25 degrees, with around 15 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
Use the menu on the left to find more detailed statistics on La Plata, Maryland.