Plymouth is a town located in Washington County North Carolina. Plymouth has a 2024 population of 3,168. Plymouth is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -4.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,310 in 2020.
The average household income in Plymouth is $42,009 with a poverty rate of 34.52%. The median age in Plymouth is 54.1 years: 30 years for males, and 61.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plymouth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,276 | 69.73% |
| White | 970 | 29.72% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.15% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,492 | 2.1 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Non Family | 797 | 1.23 | 41 | 59 |
| Female | 373 | 3.78 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
| Married | 322 | 2.3 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
47.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 186 | 7.95% |
| Associates Degree | 120 | 5.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 2.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 90 | 3.84% |
| High School Graduate | 965 | 41.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 6.62% |
| Some College | 777 | 33.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,492 | 1,234 | 19 |
| White | 831 | 748 | 108 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 6 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,635 | $0 | $31,282 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,185 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,565 | $33,328 | $23,822 |
| Some College | $28,315 | $34,409 | $23,043 |
$29,565
Average Earnings
$33,328
Average Male
$23,822
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.71% of Plymouth residents speak only English, while 0.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,239 | 973 | 43.46% |
| White | 903 | 114 | 12.62% |
| Multiple | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2 | 15.38% |
34.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.22%
Male Poverty Rate
25.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plymouth is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plymouth is White, with 12.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 50.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.7% |
| Some College | 30.28% |
| High School | 28.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.28% |
| Female Employed | 17.75% |
| Male Employed | 4% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,540 | $51,332 |
| Households | $30,462 | $42,009 |
| Married Families | $64,620 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,161 | $33,564 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
157
Number of Veterans
152
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Korea | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 10.74% |
| Black | 53 | 3.03% |
| Native American | 5 | 100% |
| Asian | 5 | 45.45% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 38.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.4%
Labor Force Participation
33.4%
Employment Rate
19.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86%
Born in Plymouth
99.66%
Native Born
0.34%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
99.66% of Plymouth residents were born in the United States, with 86% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,991 | -36 | -1.19% |
| 2028 | 3,027 | -35 | -1.14% |
| 2027 | 3,062 | -35 | -1.13% |
| 2026 | 3,097 | -36 | -1.15% |
| 2025 | 3,133 | -35 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 3,168 | -36 | -1.12% |
| 2023 | 3,204 | -23 | -0.71% |
| 2022 | 3,227 | -49 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 3,276 | -34 | -1.03% |
| 2020 | 3,310 | -70 | -2.07% |
| 2019 | 3,380 | -46 | -1.34% |
| 2018 | 3,426 | -51 | -1.47% |
| 2017 | 3,477 | -46 | -1.31% |
| 2016 | 3,523 | -55 | -1.54% |
| 2015 | 3,578 | -68 | -1.87% |
| 2014 | 3,646 | -60 | -1.62% |
| 2013 | 3,706 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 3,708 | -74 | -1.96% |
| 2011 | 3,782 | -64 | -1.66% |
| 2010 | 3,846 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,107 | -221 | -5.11% |
| 1990 | 4,328 | -243 | -5.32% |
| 1980 | 4,571 | -203 | -4.25% |
| 1970 | 4,774 | 108 | 2.31% |
| 1960 | 4,666 | 180 | 4.01% |
| 1950 | 4,486 | 1,495 | 49.98% |