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North Plymouth

Massachusetts · 3,983 residents · 1.246 sq mi
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North Plymouth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $342,200. Households here earn about 39% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,983
+11%since 2000
from 3,593 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,197 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024North Plymouth
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,561 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,035
+66%since 2000
from $17,508 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,598
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $692 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
54.3% rent
Afford Score
6.6
+49%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(3,341)
Black1.9%(70)
Hispanic / Latino1%(36)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(320)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(3,149)
Black2.5%(98)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(140)
Asian0.9%(37)
Other4.1%(163)
Diversity Score28.1%(1,119)
Diversity Score
28
+215%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
16.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Plymouth, Massachusetts?

North Plymouth, Massachusetts has about 3,983 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Plymouth, Massachusetts?

The typical household in North Plymouth, Massachusetts earns about $51,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Plymouth, Massachusetts expensive?

In North Plymouth, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $342,200, and the typical rent is about $1,598 a month.

How educated are people in North Plymouth, Massachusetts?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in North Plymouth, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Plymouth, Massachusetts?

About 16.8% of people in North Plymouth, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Plymouth, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, North Plymouth, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 533 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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