La Plata Town, Maryland
As of the census of 2000, there were 6551 people, 2223 households, and 1579 families residing in the town. The population density was 942.7 people per square mile (363.98/km˛), it is Maryland's 97th least densely populated town. There were 2308 housing units at an average density of 332.1 per square mile (128.22/km˛). The average household size was 2.63 people, and the average family size was 3.1 people. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 31% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males. The median age was 36.5 years, The median age of males and females living in La Plata Town was 34.7 and 38 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 72.72% White, 23.69% Black or African American, 0.52% American Indian, 1.56% Asian, 0.05% Native Hawaiian, 1.08% from two or more races and 0.38% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $56490, it is the 155th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Maryland. The median income for a family in the town was $66288, making its Maryland's 133rd highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $24669, it is Maryland's 153rd wealthiest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $30263, The median income for males was $38075, compared to $23434 for females.
In 2000, 1829 pupils and students, of which 916 are male and 913 are female, 27.92% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 152 nursery or pri school, 94 kindergarten, 877 elementary school, 365 high school and 341 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6551 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6566 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6656 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7045 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7215 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7520 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8058 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8364 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8683 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8782 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 8879 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 106 | 46 | 152 |
| Kindergarten | 52 | 42 | 94 |
| Elementary school | 401 | 476 | 877 |
| High school | 197 | 168 | 365 |
| College or graduate school | 160 | 181 | 341 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata town, Maryland | $56490 | $66288 | $24669 |
| Charles County, Maryland | $62199 | $67602 | $24285 |
| Maryland, United States | $52868 | $61876 | $25614 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |