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Plymouth

Michigan · 9,370 residents · 2.212 sq mi
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Plymouth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,662. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $337,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,370
+4%since 2000
from 9,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,236 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,079 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+12%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Plymouth
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,662
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,535 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,480
+70%since 2000
from $33,222 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+8%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(8,616)
Black0.6%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(118)
Asian1.1%(95)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(657)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(8,351)
Black1.3%(120)
Hispanic / Latino3%(278)
Asian2.3%(211)
Other2.3%(220)
Diversity Score21.3%(1,994)
Diversity Score
21
+192%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plymouth, Michigan?

Plymouth, Michigan has about 9,370 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plymouth, Michigan?

The typical household in Plymouth, Michigan earns about $92,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plymouth, Michigan expensive?

In Plymouth, Michigan, the median home is worth about $337,300, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Plymouth, Michigan?

About 59.1% of adults age 25 and over in Plymouth, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plymouth, Michigan?

About 2.6% of people in Plymouth, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plymouth, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Plymouth, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 190 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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