La Plata County, CO Demographics
La Plata County, CO is the 15th most populous of 64 counties in Colorado, with 55,638 residents across 1,690 square miles. That is about 33 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 55,638 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1,690 sq mi |
| Density | 33 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How La Plata County compares to the US
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Central Location: La Plata County, CO
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in La Plata County, CO
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9708 | 7,368 | 4.4 | 1,692 |
| Census Tract 9707.03 | 6,766 | 56.9 | 119 |
| Census Tract 9706.02 | 6,340 | 202.0 | 31 |
| Census Tract 9404 | 5,485 | 482.8 | 11 |
| Census Tract 9403 | 5,385 | 203.8 | 26 |
| Census Tract 9707.01 | 4,560 | 343.6 | 13 |
| Census Tract 9711 | 4,442 | 9.3 | 480 |
| Census Tract 9709 | 4,175 | 3.2 | 1,296 |
| Census Tract 9706.01 | 3,877 | 79.2 | 49 |
| Census Tract 9710 | 3,217 | 2.0 | 1,608 |
| Census Tract 9707.05 | 2,702 | 86.3 | 31 |
| Census Tract 9707.06 | 1,321 | 216.3 | 6 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.