La Plata
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico
La Plata is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Juan County, New Mexico, with 2,105 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,787 ft (1,764 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Flora Vista, 8.9 miles SE.
- 2,105residents (2020 Census)
- 5,787 ftelevation · 1,764 m
- 22.2 sq miland area · 57.4 km²
- 95 / sq mipopulation density
- 87418ZIP code
About La Plata
La Plata is a census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, La Plata had a population of 2,105. La Plata has a post office with ZIP code 87418. The community is located at the junction of state roads 170 and 574.
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Living in La Plata
- Median household income
- $57,071
- Median home value
- $210,000
- Median rent
- $938/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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La Plata had 2,105 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,105 |
|---|---|
| Density | 95 per sq mi (37 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Plata at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | San Juan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,105 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.16 sq mi (57.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,787 ft (1,764 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8964° N, 108.2001° W |
| ZIP code | 87418 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3539030 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Plata
- Flora Vista8.9 mi SE
- Spencerville8.9 mi SE
- North Light Plant9.5 mi E
- Farmington9.9 mi S
- South River11.0 mi SE
- Crouch Mesa12.1 mi SE
- Totah Vista12.8 mi S
- Kirtland13.3 mi SW
- Center Point13.6 mi E
- Aztec13.9 mi SE
- Upper Fruitland13.9 mi SW
- Fruitland15.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about La Plata
What county is La Plata in?
La Plata is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the population of La Plata, NM?
2,105 people lived in La Plata at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Plata, NM?
The ZIP code of La Plata is 87418.
What is the elevation of La Plata?
5,787 feet (1,764 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Plata?
Flora Vista (8.9 mi), Spencerville (8.9 mi), North Light Plant (9.5 mi), Farmington (9.9 mi), South River (11.0 mi).
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