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

About

In 2023, N/A 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 undefined 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 N/A 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.

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 N/A was $513,000, and the homeownership rate was 77.6%.

N/A borders Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, and Suffolk County, MA.

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Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 9.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (408k people) in N/A 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined

White (Non-Hispanic)
408k ± 2.22k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
44.8k ± 1.94k
Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
19.3k ± 2.05k

4.7%

Hispanic Population

25k people

4.7% of the people in N/A are hispanic (25k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in N/A as a share of the total population.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,284 ± 643
Gulf War (2001-)
5,060 ± 582
Gulf War (1990s)
2,795 ± 387

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Employment

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The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, 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 N/A.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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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).

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.

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%).

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Plymouth County, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (61.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36%)
Republican Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Representative Elections

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.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Educational Attainment

Race

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A 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 N/A is 77.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Median household income in N/A is $109,698. In 2023, the N/A with the highest Median Household Income in N/A 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.

Housing

Property

$513,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,198

$156,015

Median Property Taxes

±$2,493

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$109,698

Median Household Income

± $2,047

201k

Number of Households

± 3,632

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

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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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The chart below shows how the median household income in Plymouth County, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

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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.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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