This was 16.6 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,192.
94 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in La Plata for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 51 | 6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 373 | 44 |
| GED or alternative credential | 71 | 8.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 35 | 4.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 136 | 16.1 |
| Associate's degree | 45 | 5.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 75 | 8.9 |
| Master's degree | 53 | 6.3 |
| Professional school degree | 8 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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