La Plata
Town in Charles County, Maryland
La Plata is a town in Charles County, Maryland, with 10,159 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 190 ft (58 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Port Tobacco Village, 3.5 miles SW.
- 10,159residents (2020 Census)
- 190 ftelevation · 58 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.7 km²
- 1,273 / sq mipopulation density
- 20646ZIP code
About La Plata
La Plata ( lə-PLAY-tə) is a town in Charles County, Maryland, United States. The population was 10,159 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Charles County.
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Living in La Plata
- Median household income
- $121,208
- Median home value
- $428,400
- Median rent
- $1,559/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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La Plata had 10,159 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,159 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,273 per sq mi (491 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Plata at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Charles County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 10,159 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.98 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5434° N, 76.9698° W |
| ZIP code | 20646 |
| Official website | townoflaplata.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2445750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Plata
- Port Tobacco Village3.5 mi SW
- Pomfret3.8 mi NW
- Bensville5.2 mi N
- Waldorf6.1 mi NE
- Bryantown6.9 mi E
- Bryans Road7.8 mi NW
- Accokeek9.3 mi N
- Potomac Heights9.6 mi NW
- Hughesville10.2 mi E
- Brandywine10.7 mi NE
- Indian Head10.7 mi W
- Cedarville11.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about La Plata
What county is La Plata in?
La Plata is in Charles County, Maryland.
What is the population of La Plata, MD?
10,159 people lived in La Plata at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Plata, MD?
The ZIP code of La Plata is 20646.
What is the elevation of La Plata?
190 feet (58 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Plata?
Port Tobacco Village (3.5 mi), Pomfret (3.8 mi), Bensville (5.2 mi), Waldorf (6.1 mi), Bryantown (6.9 mi).
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