Population 14,964 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Plymouth
Household size in North Plymouth
| Period | North Plymouth | Plymouth | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.12 | 2.55 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.58 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.55 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.42 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.13 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
North Plymouth is a place of small households, averaging 2.04 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.12, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Plymouth
| Period | North Plymouth | Plymouth | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 44.4 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 47.4 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 47.3 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.9 | +4.7 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
North Plymouth skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Plymouth
| Period | North Plymouth | Plymouth | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 6.8% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in North Plymouth than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. Plymouth as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Plymouth
Renters in North Plymouth
| Period | North Plymouth | Plymouth | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.8% | 19.6% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.9% | 21.7% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.6% | 20.6% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.2% | 21.4% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in North Plymouth: 51.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than a quarter of owners (27.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Plymouth
| Period | North Plymouth | Plymouth | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 13.6% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 14.0% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 9.9% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in North Plymouth: 6.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Plymouth
| Period | North Plymouth | Plymouth | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1973 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1974 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1974 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1980 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in North Plymouth is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Plymouth
| Period | North Plymouth | Plymouth | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,138 | $1,270 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,240 | $1,452 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,406 | $1,519 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,789 | $2,154 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$650 | +$884 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in North Plymouth runs $1,789 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Plymouth overall ($2,154). Rent has climbed $650 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Plymouth
Bachelor's degrees in North Plymouth
| Period | North Plymouth | Plymouth | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 32.5% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 34.4% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 37.8% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.5% | 45.3% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +12.8 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in North Plymouth (37.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in Plymouth overall (45.3%). The share with a degree has risen 11.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Plymouth
| Period | North Plymouth | Plymouth | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 93.4% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.3% | 95.0% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 95.3% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 95.6% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in North Plymouth is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in Plymouth overall (95.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Plymouth
| Period | North Plymouth | Plymouth | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 7.9% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in North Plymouth: 8.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Plymouth compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Plymouth | 2.04 | 47.2 | 9.0% | 51.2% | 6.5% | 1962 | $1,789 | 37.5% | 92.7% | 8.1% |
| South Duxbury | 2.59 | 49.7 | 8.1% | 3.7% | 9.7% | 1965 | $2,432 | 79.1% | 95.6% | 4.2% |
| Burrage | 2.67 | 39.9 | 8.7% | 20.6% | 2.5% | 1964 | $2,020 | 39.6% | 94.2% | 4.4% |
| Campello | 2.88 | 38.3 | 19.4% | 41.8% | 5.9% | 1960 | $1,378 | 23.3% | 79.8% | 8.5% |
| Montello | 2.91 | 37.0 | 18.3% | 47.7% | 6.2% | 1956 | $1,670 | 21.5% | 82.2% | 7.6% |
| Whittenton | 2.46 | 40.5 | 12.7% | 31.8% | 4.4% | 1953 | $1,319 | 24.2% | 87.2% | 7.7% |
| Hatchville | 2.43 | 47.8 | 5.7% | 9.0% | 15.3% | 1983 | $1,717 | 42.8% | 96.0% | 7.6% |
| Steep Brook | 2.16 | 38.6 | 8.1% | 51.7% | 2.2% | 1986 | $1,785 | 24.6% | 87.5% | 10.0% |
| Teaticket | 2.16 | 56.2 | 8.0% | 35.9% | 31.5% | 1973 | $1,257 | 43.9% | 91.3% | 4.0% |
| Hyannis | 2.13 | 46.7 | 12.6% | 47.0% | 16.4% | 1977 | $1,795 | 30.5% | 89.1% | 2.8% |
| East Milton | 2.81 | 40.4 | 10.2% | 14.9% | 3.2% | 1947 | $2,762 | 73.8% | 96.8% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Plymouth. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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