Plymouth County Summary

Life in Plymouth County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Plymouth County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Plymouth County:

  • The population in Plymouth County is 529,548.

  • The median home value in Plymouth County is $577,086.

  • The median income in Plymouth County is $105,387.

  • The median rent in Plymouth County is $1,550.

  • The unemployment rate in Plymouth County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Plymouth County is 6.7%.

  • The average high in Plymouth County is 59.8° and there are 104.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Plymouth County

List Of Cities & Towns in Plymouth County

Brockton, MA Population 104,713

Abington, MA Population 17,003

Hull, MA Population 10,116

Plymouth, MA Population 7,649

Kingston, MA Population 6,090

North Scituate, MA Population 5,675

Hingham, MA Population 5,606

Scituate, MA Population 5,442

The Pinehills, MA Population 5,127

Marshfield, MA Population 4,868

Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA Population 4,637

North Plymouth, MA Population 4,418

North Pembroke, MA Population 3,954

North Lakeville, MA Population 3,635

South Duxbury, MA Population 3,409

Wareham Center, MA Population 2,654

Mattapoisett Center, MA Population 2,645

West Wareham, MA Population 2,605

Marshfield Hills, MA Population 2,458

White Island Shores, MA Population 2,223

Hanson, MA Population 2,087

Duxbury, MA Population 1,761

Weweantic, MA Population 1,593

Onset, MA Population 1,326

Marion Center, MA Population 980

Green Harbor-Cedar Crest, MA Population 0

Aiken , MA Population 0

Bridgewater, MA Population 0

Map Of Plymouth County

Plymouth County, MA Weather

  • The average high in Plymouth County is 59.8°.

  • There are 82.88 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 104.1 inches of rain each year with 13.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:54 hours of sun each day in Plymouth County.

StatPlymouth County
Mean High59.8
Nice Days82.88
Rainfall104.1
Snowfall13.8
Sunny_hours4:54
59.8°
Average High
104.1
Inches of Rain

Plymouth County Photos

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Plymouth County Demographics

Population over time in Plymouth County

The current population in Plymouth County is 529,548. The population has increased 2.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 527,602 1.7%
2021 518,597 0.6%
2020 515,303 -

Gender in Plymouth County

  • Plymouth County is 51.0% female with 270,107 female residents.

  • Plymouth County is 49.0% male with 259,441 male residents.

Female
51.0% (270,107)
Male
49.0% (259,441)
Gender Plymouth County MA USA
Female 51.0% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 49.0% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Plymouth County

Plymouth County is:

  • 77.9% White with 412,546 White residents.

  • 8.7% African American with 46,332 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 427 American Indian residents.

  • 1.6% Asian with 8,623 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 218 Hawaiian residents.

  • 2.3% Other with 12,199 Other residents.

  • 4.9% Two Or More with 26,104 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.4% Hispanic with 23,099 Hispanic residents.

White
77.9% (412,546)
African American
8.7% (46,332)
American Indian
0.1% (427)
Asian
1.6% (8,623)
Hawaiian
0.0% (218)
Other
2.3% (12,199)
Two Or More
4.9% (26,104)
Hispanic
4.4% (23,099)

Table: Plymouth County By Race

Race Plymouth County MA USA
White 77.9% 68.9% 58.9%
African American 8.7% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.6% 6.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 2.3% 1.0% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.9% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.4% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Plymouth County, Massachusetts

  • 3.2% of households in Plymouth County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Plymouth County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Plymouth County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Plymouth County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Plymouth County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Plymouth County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Plymouth County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.6% of households in Plymouth County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Plymouth County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 19.9% of households in Plymouth County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.2% (17,097)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (14,278)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.9% (26,142)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.9% (25,804)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.9% (41,597)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.9% (68,170)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.3% (59,714)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.6% (103,792)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.8% (67,745)
$200,000 or more
19.9% (105,205)
Income Plymouth County MA USA
Less than $10,000 3.2% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.9% 5.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.9% 5.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.9% 7.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.9% 12.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.3% 11.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.6% 17.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.8% 11.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 19.9% 19.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Plymouth County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Plymouth County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Plymouth County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Plymouth County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Plymouth County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Plymouth County completed associate's degree.

  • 25.0% of adults in Plymouth County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Plymouth County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Plymouth County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Plymouth County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (15,886)
9-12th Grade
4% (21,181)
High School / GED
27% (142,977)
Some College
17% (90,023)
Associate's Degree
9% (47,659)
Bachelor's Degree
25% (132,387)
Master's Degree
12% (63,545)
Professional Degree
2% (10,590)
Doctorate Degree
1% (5,295)
Education Plymouth County MA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 27% 23% 26%
Some College 17% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 25% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 12% 15% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 3% 2%

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