Population 16,137 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Plymouth Meeting
Household size in Plymouth Meeting
| Period | Plymouth Meeting | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Plymouth Meeting run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size is little changed from 2006–10, while the national average fell.
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 Plymouth Meeting
| Period | Plymouth Meeting | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Plymouth Meeting skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.4, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 43.2, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
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 Plymouth Meeting
| Period | Plymouth Meeting | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Plymouth Meeting (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Plymouth Meeting
Renters in Plymouth Meeting
| Period | Plymouth Meeting | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.9% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in Plymouth Meeting rent their homes (28.9%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 31.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Plymouth Meeting
| Period | Plymouth Meeting | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Plymouth Meeting: just 2.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend. Only 14 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Plymouth Meeting
| Period | Plymouth Meeting | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Plymouth Meeting is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, 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 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest 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 Plymouth Meeting
| Period | Plymouth Meeting | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,185 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,312 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,448 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,731 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$546 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Plymouth Meeting costs $1,731 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $546 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the center.
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 Plymouth Meeting
Bachelor's degrees in Plymouth Meeting
| Period | Plymouth Meeting | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.7% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.8% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.2% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Plymouth Meeting: 54.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 7.6 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 Plymouth Meeting
| Period | Plymouth Meeting | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Plymouth Meeting: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 Plymouth Meeting
| Period | Plymouth Meeting | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Plymouth Meeting runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Plymouth Meeting compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Meeting | 2.49 | 42.4 | 8.7% | 28.9% | 2.3% | 1968 | $1,731 | 54.2% | 94.7% | 3.4% |
| Conshohocken | 2.18 | 35.4 | 6.1% | 48.6% | 6.8% | 1967 | $1,947 | 65.3% | 97.0% | 4.3% |
| Lafayette Hill | 2.52 | 46.4 | 5.0% | 18.5% | 5.8% | 1974 | $2,561 | 65.4% | 97.8% | 6.1% |
| Bridgeport | 2.38 | 33.0 | 9.7% | 53.5% | 10.5% | 1964 | $1,391 | 44.8% | 96.2% | 3.4% |
| Blue Bell | 2.58 | 44.1 | 6.8% | 22.6% | 4.2% | 1982 | $2,352 | 73.1% | 98.2% | 4.6% |
| West Conshohocken | 2.12 | 42.2 | 3.5% | 25.3% | 4.9% | 1948 | $2,319 | 71.7% | 99.1% | 1.7% |
| Norristown | 2.65 | 41.7 | 12.3% | 38.3% | 7.8% | 1968 | $1,675 | 38.3% | 90.3% | 6.0% |
| Flourtown | 2.43 | 48.3 | 6.3% | 25.6% | 3.6% | 1967 | $1,562 | 61.6% | 96.1% | 5.3% |
| Fort Washington | 2.69 | 45.9 | 9.5% | 15.5% | 2.9% | 1966 | $1,844 | 62.0% | 95.2% | 2.9% |
| Gladwyne | 2.90 | 46.7 | 9.1% | 15.1% | 8.8% | 1969 | $3,094 | 85.5% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
| King of Prussia | 2.01 | 37.4 | 4.6% | 50.4% | 8.1% | 1992 | $2,192 | 73.3% | 97.7% | 3.3% |
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 Plymouth Meeting. 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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