Economy & Jobs — La Plata, Maryland
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $121,208 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$138,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $49,424 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,542 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Public Admin | 16.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.0% |
| Professional | 13.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 126 |
| Physician Offices | 89 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 80 |
| Dental Offices | 51 |
| Liquor Stores | 46 |
| Real Estate Offices | 44 |
| Insurance Agencies | 41 |
| Child Day Care | 38 |
| Auto Repair | 35 |
| Law Offices | 34 |
| Grocery Stores | 30 |
| Beauty Salons | 26 |
| Commercial Banks | 25 |
| Coffee Shops | 24 |
| Gas Stations | 20 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
