Plymouth County, MA

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2021 Population

527,602

1.74% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.6

0.234% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

6.53%

1.82% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$98,190

5.69% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$409,600

5.95% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

273,890

1.46% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Plymouth County, MA had a population of 528k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $98,190. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Plymouth County, MA grew from 518,597 to 527,602, a 1.74% increase and its median household income grew from $92,906 to $98,190, a 5.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Plymouth County, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.89%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (2.5%), and White (Hispanic) (1.89%).

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.

96.1% of the residents in Plymouth County, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Plymouth County, MA are Bridgewater State University (2,738 degrees awarded in 2021), Massasoit Community College (826 degrees), and Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth (143 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Plymouth County, MA was $409,600, and the homeownership rate was 77.5%.

Most people in Plymouth County, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33 minutes. The average car ownership in Plymouth County, MA was 2 cars per household.

Plymouth County, MA borders Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, and Suffolk County, MA.

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Population & Diversity

Plymouth County, MA is home to a population of 528k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.3% of Plymouth County, MA residents were born outside of the country (54.2k people).

In 2021, there were 8.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (416k people) in Plymouth County, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 20.5k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2021 Citizenship

96.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.1% of Plymouth County, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Plymouth County, MA was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Plymouth County, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Plymouth County, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
416k ± 2.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
47.2k ± 1.57k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
20.5k ± 1.75k

4.23%

Hispanic Population

22.3k people

4.23% of the people in Plymouth County, MA are hispanic (22.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Plymouth County, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Most Common Origin

China
102,889 ± 7,817 people
Dominican Republic
98,796 ± 7,662 people
Brazil
87,929 ± 7,234 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 102,889 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 98,796 and Brazil with 87,929.

Foreign-Born Population

10.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

54.2k people

9.79%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

50.8k people

As of 2021, 10.3% of Plymouth County, MA residents (54.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Plymouth County, MA was 9.79%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Plymouth County, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
10,131 ± 689
Gulf War (2001-)
4,270 ± 529
Gulf War (1990s)
2,680 ± 405

Plymouth County, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Plymouth County, MA employs 274k people. The largest industries in Plymouth County, MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (47,375 people), Retail Trade (31,951 people), and Educational Services (24,269 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($140,240), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($111,389), and Utilities ($99,555).

Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,737. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

274k

2021 Value

± 4,438

1.46%

1 Year growth

± 2.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Plymouth County, MA grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 270k employees to 274k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Plymouth County, MA, are Management Occupations (33,044 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28,817 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (27,399 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Plymouth County, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

274k

2021 Value

± 4,438

1.46%

1 Year growth

± 2.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Plymouth County, MA grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 270k employees to 274k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Plymouth County, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (47,375 people), Retail Trade (31,951 people), and Educational Services (24,269 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,819

Median earning men ± $1,024

$43,313

Median earning women ± $897

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,175), Information ($92,975), and Public Administration ($88,129).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($65,658), Public Administration ($65,613), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,084).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

4,478
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
3,202
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
2,482
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.84M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$2.58M
Manufacturing
$1.98M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $37.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Electronics ($28.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B

2020 Value in Massachusetts

$627B

Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts

112% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 112% to $627B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$28.8B
New Hampshire
$20.3B
Connecticut
$14.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $28.8B, followed by New Hampshire with $20.3B and Connecticut and $14.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Plymouth County, MA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.9%), followed by Other (1.55%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.9%)
Republican Party
Other (1.55%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Plymouth County, MA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.9%), followed by Other (1.55%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Plymouth County, MA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Plymouth County, MA awarded 3,817 degrees. The student population of Plymouth County, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,897 male students and 9,872 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Plymouth County, MA are White (2,775 and 73.3%), followed by Black or African American (454 and 12%), Hispanic or Latino (264 and 6.97%), and Two or More Races (136 and 3.59%).

The largest universities in Plymouth County, MA by number of degrees awarded are Bridgewater State University (2,738 and 71.7%), Massasoit Community College (826 and 21.6%), and Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth (143 and 3.75%).

The most popular majors in Plymouth County, MA are General Psychology (382 and 10%), Registered Nursing (185 and 4.85%), and Management Science (184 and 4.82%).

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 2021 in Plymouth County, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,769 (37.4% men and 62.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 15,769 students enrolled in Plymouth County, MA, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,947 records, of which 62.8% were women and 37.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
345 degree-majors awarded
Management Science
184 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
161 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Plymouth County, MA was General Psychology with 345 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bridgewater State University
2,738 degrees awarded
Massasoit Community College
826 degrees awarded
Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth
143 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bridgewater State University with 2,738 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,265 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Plymouth County, MA, which is 0.496 times less than the 2,552 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,775 degrees mean that there were 6.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 454 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($910) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($9,822) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.35M), Bachelors Degree (1.33M), and Some college (1.01M).

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 Plymouth County, MA was $409,600 in 2021, which is 1.67 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $386,600 to $409,600, a 5.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Plymouth County, MA is 77.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Plymouth County, MA have an average commute time of 33 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 $98,190. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Plymouth County, MA was Census Tract 5012.01 with a value of $203,125, followed by Census Tract 5041.02 and Census Tract 5011.02, with respective values of $202,130 and $189,276.

In 2022, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Plymouth County, MA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.69%.

Housing

Property

$409,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,199

$152,142

Median Property Taxes

±$2,429

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Plymouth County, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.5%

Homeownership

2021

61.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.5% of the housing units in Plymouth County, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Plymouth County, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5012.01
Census Tract 5041.02
Census Tract 5011.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Plymouth County, MA was Census Tract 5012.01 with a value of $203,125, followed by Census Tract 5041.02 and Census Tract 5011.02, with respective values of $202,130 and $189,276.

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

Household Income

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

$98,190

Median Household Income

± $1,711

196k

Number of Households

± 3,518

In 2021, the median household income of the 196k households in Plymouth County, MA grew to $98,190 from the previous year's value of $92,906.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Plymouth County, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.48

2020 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2021, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0427% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.9%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)
Carpooled (7.1%)

In 2021, 74.9% of workers in Plymouth County, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.1%).

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.

Commute Time

33 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Plymouth County, MA have a longer commute time (33 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.52% of the workforce in Plymouth County, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Plymouth County, MA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.69%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.53% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Plymouth County, MA (33.7k out of 516k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ 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 Hispanic.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 7.3% of the children was living in poverty in Plymouth County, MA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

97.5% of the population of Plymouth County, MA has health coverage, with 56.1% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.658% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Plymouth County, MA see 1589 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1589 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1357 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 170 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,589 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Plymouth County, MA

Primary care physicians in Plymouth County, MA see an average of 1,589 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,589 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.52%

Uninsured

56.1%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

0.658%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Plymouth County, MA grew by 5.45% from 2.39% to 2.52%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Plymouth County, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 24.4 in Plymouth County, MA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Plymouth County, MA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 27.1% in Plymouth County, MA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Plymouth County, MA.

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