La Plata, Missouri
La Plata: City in Macon County, Missouri
About
La Plata is a city located in the county of Macon in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,366 and a population density of 331 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,303 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about La Plata
| Population : | 1,303 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Macon County |
| Postal code : | 63549 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 660 |
| Area : | 4.13 km2 |
| Altitude : | 935 feet / 285 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:50:12 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 316 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
La Plata is located at 40°1'24"N 92°29'30"W (40.0233700, -92.4915800).
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- Official Website
Official website of La Plata
Demographics
According to census records, the population of La Plata decreased by 4.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,366 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,353 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,358 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,347 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,343 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,326 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,315 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,322 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,314 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,308 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,303 | -0.38% | estimation process |
People born in La Plata (3)
People born in La Plata, including writer Lester Dent, politician Vernon Kyhl, architect William G. Carnes, .
List
Schools in La Plata
College & universities near La Plata, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417628 | Kirksville Area Technical Center | Kirksville (MO) | 63501 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near La Plata, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAP | La Plata | 535 N. Owensby St. | RAIL |
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near La Plata
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| La Plata Post Office | La Plata (MO) | 63549 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- La Plata , Maryland town in Maryland, United States with a population of 9,800 people.
Other cities in Macon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Macon | 5,341 | City in Missouri, United States of America |
| Walnut | 782 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Bevier | 688 | Township in Missouri |
| Atlanta | 384 | City in Macon County, Missouri, United States |
| Callao | 289 | City in Macon County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Chariton | 198 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| New Cambria | 189 | City in Macon County, Missouri, United States |
| Elmer | 77 | City in Macon County, Missouri, United States |
| Ethel | 60 | City in Missouri, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
La Plata distances to largest Missouri cities
