Demographics & People — La Plata, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,401 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 44.0 |
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| Total Households | 526 |
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| Family Households | 293 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0539 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,336 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 34 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 480 |
| German | 279 |
| English | 172 |
| American | 135 |
| Other groups | 130 |
| Irish | 110 |
| European | 35 |
| Dutch | 33 |
| Italian | 28 |
| Scottish | 18 |
Language
| English Only | 1,325 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,357 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 77 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,043 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for La Plata, Missouri.
