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 136 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 |
| Altitude : | 190 feet / 58 meters |
| Capital city : | La Plata is capital of Charles County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1888 (136 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 01:51:28 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 507 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
La Plata is located at 38°31'45"N 76°58'31"W (38.5292900, -76.9752500).
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- Official Website
Official website of La Plata
Demographics
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 |
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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, .
List
- 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
Schools in La Plata
College & universities near La Plata, MD
| 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 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near La Plata, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDB | Woodbridge station | 1040 Express Way | RAIL |
| QAN | Quantico | 550 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| LOR | Lorton station | 8006 Lorton Road | RAIL |
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
Post offices near 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 (2)
- 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
