La Plata, Maryland
La Plata: town in Maryland, United States
About
La Plata is a town located in the county of Charles in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,753 and a population density of 453 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,800 inhabitants.
The town was created 138 years ago in 1887.
Quick Facts about La Plata
| Population | 9,800 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| County | Charles County |
| Twitter username | Townoflaplata |
| Postal code | 20646 |
| Phone Area Codes | 301, 240 |
| Area | 19.31 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5293,-76.9753 |
| Altitude | 190 feet / 58 meters |
| Capital city | La Plata is capital of Charles County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1888 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time | 05:10:11 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 507 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
La Plata is located at 38°31'45"N 76°58'31"W (38.5292900, -76.9752500).
La Plata map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of La Plata increased by 10.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,753 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,965 | 2.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,981 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,027 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,041 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,145 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,267 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,353 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,455 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,631 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,800 | 1.72% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in La Plata
1Myrtle Grove WMA
5625 Myrtle Grove Rd, La Plata, MD 20646, United States View details
Phone: +13017435161 | Website available
2Pisgah Park
6645 Mason Springs Rd, La Plata, MD 20646, United States View details
3Water Sprinkler - La Plata Town Hall
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Services and Civic Places in La Plata
1La Plata Town Hall
305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, MD 20646 View details
Phone: +13019348421 | Website available
People born in La Plata (15)
People born in La Plata, including politician John Grant Chapman, baseball player Daryl Thompson, football player and coach Matt Dyson, .
More notable people
- Ryan Hackett (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 30/07/1982
- Sean T. Buffington (American academic administrator)
- Steve Farr (American baseball player) he was born in 12/12/1956
- Thomas M. Middleton (American politician) he was born in 01/09/1945
- Tim Drummond (American baseball player) he was born in 24/12/1964
- William Daniel Mayer (American politician) he was born in 30/10/1941
- Joshua Soule Zimmerman (American lawyer, politician, and orchardist) he was born in 16/01/1874
- Trevon Jenifer (American basketball player (1988-)) he was born in 07/09/1988
- Matthew Morgan (American politician,member of the Maryland House of Delegates (born 1973)) he was born in 05/02/1973
- Ljay Newsome (American baseball player) he was born in 08/11/1996
- Herbert James White (American agronomist) he was born in 05/09/1890
- Pearley Johnson (American baseball player) he was born in 01/01/1905
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to La Plata, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162122 | College of Southern Maryland | La Plata (MD) | 20646-0910 |
| 486424 | Saint Michael College of Allied Health | Alexandria (VA) | 22309-2348 |
| 480930 | Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge | Woodbridge (VA) | 22192 |
| 427894 | CET-Alexandria | Alexandria (VA) | 22312 |
| 430184 | Strayer University-Maryland | Suitland (MD) | 20746 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to La Plata, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| QAN | Quantico | 550 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| WDB | Woodbridge station | 1040 Express Way | RAIL |
| LOR | Lorton station | 8006 Lorton Road | RAIL |
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| BCV | Burke Centre | 10399 Premier Court | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to La Plata.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| La Plata Post Office | La Plata (MD) | 20646 |
| Port Toba Post Office | Port Tobacco (MD) | 20677 |
| Pomfr Post Office | Pomfret (MD) | 20675 |
| White Plain Post Office | White Plains (MD) | 20695 |
| Faulkner Post Office | Faulkner (MD) | 20632 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- La Plata, Missouri city in Macon County, Missouri with a population of 1,303 people.
Other cities in Charles County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Charles County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waldorf | 67,752 | Census designated place |
| Saint Charles | 36,376 | City in St. |
| Bennsville | 11,923 | Census designated place in Maryland, United States |
| Bryans Road | 7,244 | Census designated place |
| Middletown | 4,910 | Town in Maryland, USA |
| Indian Head | 3,787 | Town in Charles County, Maryland, United States |
| Potomac Heights | 1,117 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
La Plata distances to largest Maryland cities