Plymouth County, Massachusetts
MA · FIPS 25023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 535,075 | — | #135 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $114,201 | +52.0% | #73 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.0 years | +10.5% | #1,209 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $556,000 | +97.2% | #99 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,747 | +50.2% | #118 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | -43.6% | #229 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Plymouth County has a population of 535,075, making it the #135 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Plymouth County is $114,201, ranking #73 out of 3,222 counties — 52.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.1% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Plymouth County is $556,000 (+97.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,747/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.6%.
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97.5% of residents in Plymouth County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.3% above the national rate.
About Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Plymouth County, Massachusetts has a total population of 535,075, making it the 135th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Plymouth County is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Plymouth County is $114,201, which ranks #73 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 52.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Plymouth County is $556,000, 97.2% above the national median. Renters in Plymouth County pay a median gross rent of $1,747 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Plymouth County, 41.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.8 min.
Plymouth County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.8%) and Two or More Races (6.8%).
All data for Plymouth County, Massachusetts comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.