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Plymouth

North Carolina · 4,107 residents · 4.029 sq mi
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Plymouth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,281. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,700. The poverty rate of 37.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,107
−5%since 1990
from 4,328 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,019 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 1,074 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.1
+17%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Plymouth
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,281
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,782 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,067
+34%since 1990
from $8,986 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
37.5%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$351
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
45.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+35%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(1,840)
Black56.3%(2,437)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(67)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.6%(2,796)
2000
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(1,422)
Black62.9%(2,583)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(54)
Asian0.6%(24)
Diversity Score59.8%(2,455)
Diversity Score
60
−7%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+19%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plymouth, North Carolina?

Plymouth, North Carolina has about 4,107 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Plymouth, North Carolina earns about $17,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plymouth, North Carolina expensive?

In Plymouth, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in Plymouth, North Carolina?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Plymouth, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plymouth, North Carolina?

About 37.5% of people in Plymouth, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plymouth, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Plymouth, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 221 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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