Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

La Plata, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,351

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.3%1,288

Asian

2.7%37

Two or More

1.9%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%39

High School Diploma

46.6%433

Some College (<1 yr)

10.2%95

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%86

Associate's Degree

8.9%83

Bachelor's Degree

6.7%62

Master's Degree

6.3%59

Doctorate

1.2%11

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

14.2%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$105,800

Median Renti

$334

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.6%361

Renter-Occupied

34.4%189

Total Units

674

Homeownership

65.6%

Vacancy Rate

18.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.6%42

$50K–$100K

35.2%127

$100K–$150K

21.3%77

$150K–$200K

20.8%75

$200K–$300K

4.7%17

$300K–$500K

2.5%9

$500K–$1M

3.9%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

115

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%3

2010–2019

1.9%13

2000–2009

3%20

1990–1999

4.9%33

1980–1989

7.9%53

1970–1979

20%135

1960–1969

21.1%142

1950–1959

7.9%53

1940–1949

8.5%57

1939 or earlier

24.5%165

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.5%322

Electricity

31.3%172

Bottled/LP Gas

8.4%46

Other

0.9%5

No Fuel

0.5%3

Wood

0.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,000

Mean Household Incomei

$71,838

Per Capita Incomei

$30,569

Poverty Ratei

8.9%

Unemploymenti

8.8%

Labor Forcei

589

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.3%7

$10K–$15K

11.8%65

$15K–$20K

4%22

$20K–$25K

6.4%35

$25K–$30K

5.8%32

$30K–$35K

7.1%39

$35K–$40K

6.5%36

$40K–$45K

3.1%17

$45K–$50K

4%22

$50K–$60K

7.8%43

$60K–$75K

8.4%46

$75K–$100K

17.1%94

$100K–$125K

7.1%39

$125K–$150K

3.5%19

$150K–$200K

2%11

$200K+

4.2%23

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

292.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

China

Philippines

United Kingdom

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

56(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.1%Insured

10.9%Uninsured