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Plymouth County

Massachusetts · 494,919 residents · 658.501 sq mi
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Plymouth County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,131. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $360,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
494,919
+5%since 2000
from 472,822 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
752 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 718 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+12%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
425K455K485K515K545K1990201020202024Plymouth County
2024535K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,131
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,615 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,333
+34%since 2000
from $24,789 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
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
$360,700
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+57%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(414,110)
Black4.3%(20,449)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(11,537)
Asian0.9%(4,306)
Other0%
Diversity Score19%(89,749)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(415,341)
Black6.9%(33,991)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(15,619)
Asian1.2%(5,928)
Other2.9%(14,367)
Diversity Score32.5%(161,096)
Diversity Score
33
+71%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.4%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plymouth County, Massachusetts?

Plymouth County, Massachusetts has about 494,919 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Plymouth County, Massachusetts earns about $73,131 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 $360,700, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Plymouth County, Massachusetts?

About 32.5% 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 7.0% 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 59,643 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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