La Plata
City in Macon County, Missouri
La Plata is a city in Macon County, Missouri, with 1,257 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 935 ft (285 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Millard, 6.5 miles NW.
- 1,257residents (2020 Census)
- 935 ftelevation · 285 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 791 / sq mipopulation density
- 63549ZIP code
About La Plata
La Plata ( lah PLAY-tə) is a city in Macon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,257 at the 2020 census, down from 1,366 in 2010. La Plata is located next to the Adair County line and is on a mainline of the BNSF Railway. The town is best known for La Plata station, which provides passenger rail service to Chicago and Los Angeles.
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Living in La Plata
- Median household income
- $50,000
- Median home value
- $105,800
- Median rent
- $334/mo
- Median age
- 44
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La Plata had 1,257 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,257 |
|---|---|
| Density | 791 per sq mi (306 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Plata at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Macon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,257 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.59 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0240° N, 92.4908° W |
| ZIP code | 63549 |
| Official website | cityoflaplata.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2940682 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Plata
- Millard6.5 mi NW
- Gibbs6.5 mi NE
- Atlanta8.7 mi S
- Elmer9.5 mi SW
- South Gifford10.2 mi W
- Brashear10.4 mi NE
- Kirksville12.8 mi N
- Hurdland13.1 mi NE
- Novelty15.0 mi E
- Ethel16.0 mi SW
- Novinger18.5 mi NW
- Leonard18.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about La Plata
What county is La Plata in?
La Plata is in Macon County, Missouri.
What is the population of La Plata, MO?
1,257 people lived in La Plata at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Plata, MO?
The ZIP code of La Plata is 63549.
What is the elevation of La Plata?
935 feet (285 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Plata?
Millard (6.5 mi), Gibbs (6.5 mi), Atlanta (8.7 mi), Elmer (9.5 mi), South Gifford (10.2 mi).
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