- Area: 7.63 square miles
- County: Charles County
- Government: Council-Manager
- Average Household Size: 2.6 people
- Median age: 36.5
- Median Family Income: $63,200
- Places of Worship: 6
- Healthcare: Regional Hospital
- Education:
- 2 elementary schools
- 1 middle school (grades 6 through 8)
- 1 high school
- 3 private/parochial schools
- Parks: 9
The Town of La Plata was Incorporated on April 4, 1888. Here is a copy taken from the Laws of Maryland Book. Please take a moment to read Incorporating La Plata (PDF), a bit of history that you may find very interesting.