La Plata, MD Profile
La Plata, MD, population 8,944, is located
in Maryland's Charles county,
about 19.4 miles from Alexandria and 25.5 miles from Washington.
Through the 90's La Plata's population has grown by about 12%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of La Plata has grown by about 29%. Since 2005 La Plata's population has grown by about 7%.
La Plata's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Maryland's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in La Plata tend to be much lower than Maryland's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 73% |
| African American | 24% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 0% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 6,566 | N/A |
| 2001 | 7,042 | 7.25% |
| 2002 | 7,212 | 2.41% |
| 2003 | 7,516 | 4.22% |
| 2004 | 8,051 | 7.12% |
| 2005 | 8,356 | 3.79% |
| 2006 | 8,681 | 3.89% |
| 2007 | 8,795 | 1.31% |
| 2008 | 8,901 | 1.21% |
| 2009 | 8,944 | 0.48% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $56,490 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 481 |
| 2002 | 178 |
| 2003 | 164 |
| 2004 | 183 |
| 2005 | 453 |
| 2006 | 366 |
| 2007 | 550 |
| 2008 | 461 |
| 2009 | 371 |
| 2010 | 550 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 31 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 6 | 31 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 10 | 21 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 13 | 37 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 6 | 28 |
| 2010 |
0 | 0 | 15 | 36 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,602 |
| 2002 | 2,296 |
| 2003 | 2,646 |
| 2004 | 2,050 |
| 2005 | 2,325 |
| 2006 | 2,493 |
| 2007 | 2,145 |
| 2008 | 2,604 |
| 2009 | 3,555 |
| 2010 | 3,680 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
32 |
133 |
8 |
| 2002 |
29 |
114 |
12 |
| 2003 |
17 |
164 |
13 |
| 2004 |
18 |
116 |
23 |
| 2005 |
17 |
154 |
19 |
| 2006 |
32 |
163 |
16 |
| 2007 |
50 |
134 |
11 |
| 2008 |
28 |
195 |
14 |
| 2009 |
30 |
279 |
17 |
| 2010 |
44 |
287 |
10 |
Location
| Elevation | 193 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.9 Square Miles |
