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Plymouth

Iowa · 375 residents · 0.441 sq mi
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Plymouth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,054. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
375
−13%since 2000
from 429 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
850 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+11%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3333674014344681990201020202024Plymouth
2024407
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,054
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,850
+101%since 2000
from $12,888 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−12%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(420)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(340)
Black1.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(6)
Diversity Score13.6%(51)
Diversity Score
14
+369%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plymouth, Iowa?

Plymouth, Iowa has about 375 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plymouth, Iowa?

The typical household in Plymouth, Iowa earns about $62,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plymouth, Iowa expensive?

In Plymouth, Iowa, the median home is worth about $89,000, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Plymouth, Iowa?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Plymouth, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plymouth, Iowa?

About 6.3% of people in Plymouth, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plymouth, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Plymouth, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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