Population 6,735 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Plymouth
Household size in Plymouth
| Period | Plymouth | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Plymouth run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.27, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northeast.
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
| Period | Plymouth | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.5 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.1 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Plymouth is 37.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 42.0, even as the national median rose. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 47 are younger.
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
| Period | Plymouth | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in Plymouth (21.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 6.1 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher share of single-parent households.
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
Renters in Plymouth
| Period | Plymouth | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.5% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Plymouth than nationally: 47.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 57.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 23 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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
| Period | Plymouth | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Plymouth: 17.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only 23 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a higher 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
| Period | Plymouth | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Plymouth is a place of older homes: half were built before 1946, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Only 20 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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
| Period | Plymouth | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $671 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $664 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $711 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $921 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$251 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Plymouth runs $921 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $251 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the east.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Plymouth
| Period | Plymouth | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Plymouth: 11.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 1.3 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of college graduates.
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
| Period | Plymouth | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Plymouth never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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
| Period | Plymouth | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Plymouth than nationally: unemployment was 6.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 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 | 2.53 | 37.9 | 21.1% | 47.2% | 17.1% | 1946 | $921 | 11.3% | 85.0% | 6.5% |
| Larksville | 2.49 | 47.3 | 9.6% | 23.9% | 12.9% | 1958 | $1,176 | 23.9% | 88.5% | 8.7% |
| Edwardsville | 2.35 | 42.0 | 21.0% | 54.3% | 8.4% | 1961 | $1,031 | 11.6% | 95.7% | 11.8% |
| Sugar Notch | 2.35 | 40.6 | 17.4% | 41.1% | 23.0% | 1944 | $881 | 19.8% | 87.1% | 5.7% |
| Ashley | 2.44 | 37.0 | 18.9% | 32.3% | 26.4% | 1953 | $1,045 | 14.1% | 90.5% | 1.5% |
| Pringle | 2.13 | 41.0 | 13.9% | 30.7% | 6.4% | 1939 | $1,044 | 21.7% | 93.5% | 1.0% |
| Warrior Run | 2.60 | 39.1 | 11.6% | 28.5% | 12.8% | 1947 | $1,073 | 15.3% | 94.2% | 7.0% |
| Kingston | 2.34 | 39.6 | 18.2% | 47.2% | 9.4% | 1953 | $1,070 | 30.9% | 89.4% | 6.5% |
| Courtdale | 2.29 | 41.0 | 7.5% | 26.1% | 9.2% | 1958 | $971 | 26.5% | 94.6% | 1.9% |
| Wilkes-Barre | 2.38 | 38.5 | 18.1% | 44.5% | 16.0% | 1952 | $1,004 | 20.7% | 86.0% | 7.6% |
| Nanticoke | 2.35 | 41.5 | 13.6% | 39.3% | 12.4% | 1949 | $873 | 18.8% | 87.4% | 6.9% |
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. 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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