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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Plymouth County

Massachusetts · 472,822 residents · 658.501 sq mi
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The short version

Plymouth County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,615. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $174,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
472,822
+9%since 1990
from 435,276 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
718 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 661 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.8
+11%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
425K455K485K515K545K1990201020202024Plymouth County
2024535K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,615
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,905 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,789
+50%since 1990
from $16,523 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $156,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $620 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
24.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−18%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(407,191)
Black3.7%(16,048)
Hispanic / Latino2%(8,751)
Asian0.8%(3,282)
Diversity Score19.6%(85,367)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(414,110)
Black4.3%(20,449)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(11,537)
Asian0.9%(4,306)
Diversity Score19%(89,749)
Diversity Score
19
−3%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.6%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 83.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
−3%since 1990
from 25.5 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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Compare Plymouth County to nearby counties

PLYMOUTH COUNTY VS
Bristol County
Income$85,625+54%
Home value$451,200+159%
Population593,640+9%
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PLYMOUTH COUNTY VS
Norfolk County
Income$130,739+135%
Home value$683,900+293%
Population739,749+35%
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PLYMOUTH COUNTY VS
Suffolk County
Income$95,631+72%
Home value$705,800+305%
Population791,891+45%
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PLYMOUTH COUNTY VS
Bristol County
Income$114,490+106%
Home value$513,800+195%
Population50,001−91%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plymouth County, Massachusetts?

Plymouth County, Massachusetts has about 472,822 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Plymouth County, Massachusetts earns about $55,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plymouth County, Massachusetts expensive?

In Plymouth County, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $174,200, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Plymouth County, Massachusetts?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Plymouth County, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plymouth County, Massachusetts?

About 6.6% of people in Plymouth County, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plymouth County, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Plymouth County, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37,546 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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