Plymouth County, MA Demographics
What is the population of Plymouth County?
There are 537,717 residents in Plymouth County, with a median age of 43. Of this, 48.93% are males and 51.07% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.14% of the resident pool in Plymouth County, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.95%. Additionally, 3.91% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 480,796 people in Plymouth County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 537,717 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 263,115 | 0.7% |
| Female Population | 274,602 | 0.3% |
Male Population 48.93%
Female Population 51.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43 | -2.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 473,933 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 42,770 | 2.6% |
| Not Citizen | 21,014 | 2.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.14%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.95%
Not Citizen 3.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,861 | 6.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 26,825 | -5.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 18,935 | 8.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,652 | -7.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 480,796 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.35%
Moved from Same County 5.03%
Moved from Same State 3.55%
Moved from Different State 0.87%
Same House as Last Year 90.19%
What are the employment statistics in Plymouth County?
White-collar workers make up 81.4% of the working population in Plymouth County, while blue-collar employees account for 18.6%. There are also 26,590 entrepreneurs in Plymouth County (9.54% of the workforce); 183,743 workers employed in private companies (65.91%); and 39,678 people working in governmental institutions (14.23%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 226,942 | 0.5% |
| Blue Collar | 51,856 | -0.8% |
White Collar 81.4%
Blue Collar 18.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 26,590 | 3.1% |
| Private Companies | 183,743 | -0.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 39,678 | 4.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 28,787 | -0.3% |
Self Employees 9.54%
Private Companies 65.91%
Governmental Workers 14.23%
Not for Profit Companies 10.33%
How many households are there in Plymouth County?
There are a total of 203,705 households in Plymouth County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 69.73% of these Plymouth County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.27%. Additionally, 31.04% of households have children and 68.96% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 203,705 | 1.4% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 142,039 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 61,666 | 2.5% |
Family Households 69.73%
Non-Family Households 30.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 63,225 | -1.4% |
| Households without Children | 140,480 | 2.6% |
Households with Children 31.04%
Households without Children 68.96%
What are the median and average incomes in Plymouth County?
The average annual household income in Plymouth County is $142,955, while the median household income sits at $111,057 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $122,500, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $141,198. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $62,132 and $69,722, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $142,955 | 8.7% |
| Median Household Income | $111,057 | 4.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 490,259 | 0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Plymouth County?
There are 220,775 housing units in Plymouth County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 203,705 occupied housing units in Plymouth County, 77.29% are owner-occupied, while 22.71% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.74% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $484,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,995 per month in Plymouth County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 220,775 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 49,388 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10,717 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 24,379 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 23,993 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 32,609 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 25,492 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19,582 | -2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19,544 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 14,210 | 12.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 861 | 200.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 203,705 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 157,435 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $46,270 | 2.4% |
Owner Occupied 77.29%
Renter Occupied 22.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 109,794 | -1.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 47,641 | 6.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $484,100 | 17.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $451,800 | 15.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,995 | 9.1% |
With Mortgage 69.74%
Without Mortgage 30.26%
What is the level of education in Plymouth County?
Approximately 30.34% of the population in Plymouth County holds a high school degree (that's 135,438 residents), while 22.21% have attained a college certificate (99,153 locals) and 23.15% have a bachelor's degree (103,354 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 12,627 | 5.6% |
| Some High School | 135,438 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 99,153 | -2.6% |
| Associate Degree | 36,595 | -3.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 103,354 | 3.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 59,204 | 4.7% |
No High School 2.83%
Some High School 30.34%
Some College 22.21%
Associate Degree 8.2%
Bachelor's Degree 23.15%
Graduate Degree 13.26%
What is the marital status of Plymouth County residents?
A total of 141,524 people in Plymouth County have never been married (which represents 31.22% of the total population), while 236,407 of them are wedded (52.15%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,716 (1.48%) and 42,630 (9.4%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 141,524 | 1.7% |
| Married | 236,407 | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6,716 | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 26,045 | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 42,630 | 42,630.0% |
Never Married 31.22%
Married 52.15%
Separated 1.48%
Widowed 5.75%
Divorced 9.4%
What are the most common means of transportation in Plymouth County?
The top three means of transportation people in Plymouth County use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 219,843 residents commute by car, 4,783 prefer going to work by railroad and 4,013 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 219,843 | -2.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,937 | -16.9% |
| Railroad | 4,783 | 5,274.2% |
| Ferryboat | 1,641 | -10.8% |
| Bicycle | 415 | 33.0% |
| Motorcycle | 163 | 48.2% |
| TaxiCab | 642 | 27.9% |
| Walk | 4,013 | -1.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Plymouth County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02043 | 24,143 | 9,230 | $170,326.00 | $252,879.00 |
| 02045 | 10,116 | 4,504 | $128,022.00 | $156,247.00 |
| 02047 | 218 | 101 | $0.00 | $185,685.00 |
| 02050 | 25,915 | 10,304 | $118,633.00 | $150,326.00 |
| 02061 | 11,281 | 3,607 | $179,777.00 | $212,934.00 |
| 02066 | 18,718 | 7,536 | $127,255.00 | $200,848.00 |
| 02301 | 69,225 | 23,345 | $70,837.00 | $98,164.00 |
| 02302 | 35,488 | 12,144 | $80,702.00 | $101,830.00 |
| 02324 | 25,819 | 9,162 | $110,625.00 | $137,156.00 |
| 02330 | 11,641 | 4,695 | $69,629.00 | $104,797.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.