La Plata, CO County is a vibrant community located in the southwestern part of Colorado. The county has a population of 55,673 and a population density of 33.47 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US Population Density of 93.29 People per Square Mile. Local businesses in La Plata include various restaurants, shops, beauty salons, and banks that cater to local residents. Year round outdoor activities popular in La Plata include fishing on Vallecito Reservoir and skiing or snowboarding at Purgatory Resort. Other demographic organizations such as La Plata County Smart Commute Program are actively working to improve the quality of life for residents through local initiatives such as providing services and resources for transportation needs. For sports fans, the Durango High School Demons compete in several tournaments throughout the school year in baseball, basketball and football while the Durango City Soccer League offers fun and competitive soccer matches all year long.
The population in La Plata County is 55,673. There are 33 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in La Plata County is 41.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in La Plata County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in La Plata County
- 54.4% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 29.7% are married with children
- 14.0% have children, but are single
Race in La Plata County
- 79.0% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 5.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 12.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander