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Plymouth

New Hampshire · 4,969 residents · 5.875 sq mi
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Plymouth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,500. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $294,400. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,969
+41%since 2000
from 3,528 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
846 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
22.8
+9%since 2000
from 21.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Plymouth
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,402 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,103
+148%since 2000
from $12,938 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
−1%since 2010
from 0.495 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,400
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,296
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
49.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+24%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(3,406)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(31)
Asian0.9%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(190)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(4,355)
Black4%(199)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(171)
Asian1.3%(66)
Other3.6%(178)
Diversity Score28.5%(1,414)
Diversity Score
28
+429%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.9%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Female
44.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−60.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2012
from 3.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 71.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plymouth, New Hampshire?

Plymouth, New Hampshire has about 4,969 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plymouth, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Plymouth, New Hampshire earns about $89,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plymouth, New Hampshire expensive?

In Plymouth, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $294,400, and the typical rent is about $1,296 a month.

How educated are people in Plymouth, New Hampshire?

About 63.7% of adults age 25 and over in Plymouth, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plymouth, New Hampshire?

About 17.0% of people in Plymouth, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plymouth, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Plymouth, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 937 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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