Plymouth County, MA

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2023 Population
531,889
0.442% 1-year growth
US Senator
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ed Markey
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
42.9
0.468% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
7.09%
6.58% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$109,698
4.09% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$513,000
7.89% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
274,778
0.0517% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Plymouth County, MA had a population of 532k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $109,698. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Plymouth County, MA grew from 529,548 to 531,889, a 0.442% increase and its median household income grew from $105,387 to $109,698, a 4.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Plymouth County, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.43%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (3.62%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%).

None of the households in Plymouth County, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Plymouth County, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Plymouth County, MA are Bridgewater State University (2,533 degrees awarded in 2023), Massasoit Community College (779 degrees), and Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth (239 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Plymouth County, MA was $513,000, and the homeownership rate was 77.6%.

Most people in Plymouth County, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Plymouth County, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Plymouth County, MA is home to a population of 532k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.8% of Plymouth County, MA residents were born outside of the country (57.3k people).

In 2023, there were 9.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (408k people) in Plymouth County, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 44.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 19.3k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%
2023 Citizenship
96%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96% of Plymouth County, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Plymouth County, MA was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Plymouth County, MA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    408k ± 2.22k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    44.8k ± 1.94k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
    19.3k ± 2.05k
4.7%
Hispanic Population
25k people

In 2023, there were 9.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (408k people) in Plymouth County, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 44.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 19.3k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.7% of the people in Plymouth County, MA are hispanic (25k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Plymouth County, MA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. China
    103,356 ± 7,834 people
  2. Brazil
    101,793 ± 7,776 people
  3. Dominican Republic
    101,190 ± 7,753 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 103,356 Massachusetts residents, followed by Brazil with 101,793 and Dominican Republic with 101,190.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.8%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
57.3k people
10.6%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
56.3k people

As of 2023, 10.8% of Plymouth County, MA residents (57.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Plymouth County, MA was 10.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    9,284 ± 643
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    5,060 ± 582
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,795 ± 387

Plymouth County, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Plymouth County, MA employs 275k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Plymouth County, MA were Health Care & Social Assistance (46,350 people), Retail Trade (32,157 people), and Educational Services (25,399 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($161,629), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($104,167), and Finance & Insurance ($101,547).

Employment

Occupations

275k
2023 Value
± 4,452
0.0517%
1 Year growth
± 2.29%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Plymouth County, MA grew at a rate of 0.0517%, from 275k employees to 275k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Plymouth County, MA, are Management Occupations (35,624 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (27,669 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (26,810 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Plymouth County, MA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

275k
2023 Value
± 4,452
0.0517%
1 Year growth
± 2.29%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Plymouth County, MA grew at a rate of 0.0517%, from 275k employees to 275k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Plymouth County, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (46,350 people), Retail Trade (32,157 people), and Educational Services (25,399 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Plymouth County, MA, though some of these residents may live in Plymouth County, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$70,774
Median earning men ± $1,274
$49,709
Median earning women ± $1,397

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,503), Information ($108,582), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,098).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($79,083), Public Administration ($75,028), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,128).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.61%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.67M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.61% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 1,425
    Construction
  2. 938
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  3. 829
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.99M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $1.3M
    Construction
  3. $1.08M
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (61.2%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (36%)
    Republican Party
  3. Other (1.48%)
    Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren
Senator from Massachusetts1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Ed Markey
Senator from Massachusetts2
Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Plymouth County, MA awarded 3,598 degrees. The student population of Plymouth County, MA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,765 male students and 9,202 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Plymouth County, MA are White (2,538 and 71%), followed by Black or African American (495 and 13.9%), Hispanic or Latino (271 and 7.58%), and Two or More Races (150 and 4.2%).

The largest universities in Plymouth County, MA by number of degrees awarded are Bridgewater State University (2,533 and 70.4%), Massasoit Community College (779 and 21.7%), and Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth (239 and 6.64%).

The most popular majors in Plymouth County, MA are General Psychology (350 and 9.73%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (179 and 4.97%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (169 and 4.7%).

The median tuition cost in Plymouth County, MA for a public four year colleges is $910 for in-state students and $7,050 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Plymouth County, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 14,967 (38.5% men and 61.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 14,967 students enrolled in Plymouth County, MA, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,962 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Psychology
    309 degrees awarded
  2. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
    145 degrees awarded
  3. Management Science
    140 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Plymouth County, MA was General Psychology with 309 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Plymouth County, MA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Bridgewater State University
    2,533 degrees awarded
  2. Massasoit Community College
    779 degrees awarded
  3. Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth
    239 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bridgewater State University with 2,533 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,164 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Plymouth County, MA, which is 0.478 times less than the 2,434 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,538 degrees mean that there were 5.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 495 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($910) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($10,479) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,440) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.24% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.27% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (1.37M), High School or Equivalent (1.34M), and Graduate Degree (1.06M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Plymouth County, MA was $513,000 in 2023, which is 1.69 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $475,500 to $513,000, a 7.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Plymouth County, MA is 77.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Plymouth County, MA have an average commute time of 32.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Plymouth County, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Plymouth County, MA is $109,698. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Plymouth County, MA was Census Tract 5012.01, Plymouth County, MA with a value of $239,833, followed by Census Tract 5011.02, Plymouth County, MA and Census Tract 5041.02, Plymouth County, MA, with respective values of $213,993 and $199,712.

In 2024, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Plymouth County, MA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.03%.

Housing

Property

$513,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$8,198
$156,015
Median Property Taxes
±$2,493

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Plymouth County, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

77.6%
Homeownership
2023
61.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 77.6% of the housing units in Plymouth County, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.3%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 5012.01, Plymouth County, MA
  2. Census Tract 5011.02, Plymouth County, MA
  3. Census Tract 5041.02, Plymouth County, MA

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Plymouth County, MA was Census Tract 5012.01, Plymouth County, MA with a value of $239,833, followed by Census Tract 5011.02, Plymouth County, MA and Census Tract 5041.02, Plymouth County, MA, with respective values of $213,993 and $199,712.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Plymouth County, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$109,698
Median Household Income
± $2,047
201k
Number of Households
± 3,632

In 2023, the median household income of the 201k households in Plymouth County, MA grew to $109,698 from the previous year's value of $105,387.

The following chart displays the households in Plymouth County, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Plymouth County, MA is from Massachusetts.
0.478
2023 Wage GINI in Massachusetts
0.48
2022 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2023, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.384% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (71.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (14.7%)
  3. Carpooled (7.02%)

In 2023, 71.8% of workers in Plymouth County, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

32.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Plymouth County, MA have a longer commute time (32.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.22% of the workforce in Plymouth County, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Plymouth County, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Plymouth County, MA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Plymouth County, MA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.03%.

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Poverty & Diversity

7.09% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Plymouth County, MA (37k out of 522k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Plymouth County, MA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 8% of the children was living in poverty in Plymouth County, MA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.7%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 373 in Plymouth County, MA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 75.3 per 100,000 population.

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Health

97.5% of the population of Plymouth County, MA has health coverage, with 54.5% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 0.676% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Plymouth County, MA see 1,577 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.316% decrease from the previous year (1,582 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1356 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 161 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,577 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Plymouth County, MA

Primary care physicians in Plymouth County, MA see an average of 1,577 patients per year. This represents a 0.316% decrease from the previous year (1,582 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Plymouth County, MA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.47%
Uninsured
54.5%
Employer Coverage
16.5%
Medicaid
13%
Medicare
12.8%
Non-Group
0.676%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Plymouth County, MA grew by 2.73% from 2.41% to 2.47%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 27.2 in Plymouth County, MA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28.8% in Plymouth County, MA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 2.69% in Plymouth County, MA.

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