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Plymouth

Massachusetts · 7,494 residents · 2.238 sq mi
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Plymouth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $346,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,494
−2%since 2000
from 7,658 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,349 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+7%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Plymouth
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,114
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,759 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,249
+49%since 2000
from $21,693 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,800
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,099
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
55.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
+74%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(7,129)
Black2.3%(173)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(92)
Asian0.9%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(833)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(6,739)
Black1.9%(144)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(130)
Asian1.4%(104)
Other3.7%(281)
Diversity Score21%(1,572)
Diversity Score
21
+93%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.5%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
59.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plymouth, Massachusetts?

Plymouth, Massachusetts has about 7,494 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plymouth, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Plymouth, Massachusetts earns about $51,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plymouth, Massachusetts expensive?

In Plymouth, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $346,800, and the typical rent is about $1,099 a month.

How educated are people in Plymouth, Massachusetts?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Plymouth, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plymouth, Massachusetts?

About 12.0% of people in Plymouth, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plymouth, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Plymouth, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 236 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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