Plymouth County, MA Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Plymouth County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 528,910 | 6,906,117 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 483.9 | 654.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.69% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.7 | 40.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 200,972 | 2,760,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Plymouth County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Plymouth County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $110,117 | $101,501 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.99% | 5.21% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Plymouth County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $471,008 | $478,681 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,655 | $1,687 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.6% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Plymouth County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 28.6 | 25.7 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 14.7% | 16.7% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Plymouth County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Plymouth County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.0% | 42.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Plymouth County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Plymouth County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.4% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |