Plymouth is a borough located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Plymouth has a 2024 population of 5,755. Plymouth is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,754 in 2020.
The average household income in Plymouth is $59,819 with a poverty rate of 15.26%. The median age in Plymouth is 40.4 years: 38.9 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plymouth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,484 | 77.7% |
| Black or African American | 531 | 9.2% |
| Other race | 425 | 7.36% |
| Two or more races | 324 | 5.61% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,405 | 2.4 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Non Family | 1,121 | 1.26 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Married | 691 | 3.19 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Female | 529 | 3.71 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Male | 64 | 2.77 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
46.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 320 | 8.24% |
| Associates Degree | 392 | 10.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 288 | 7.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 194 | 5% |
| High School Graduate | 1,853 | 47.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 168 | 4.33% |
| Some College | 668 | 17.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,371 | 3,058 | 435 |
| Hispanic | 304 | 156 | 36 |
| Other Race | 227 | 96 | 18 |
| Black | 212 | 190 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 36 | 14 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 34.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,621 | $64,732 | $33,594 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,969 | $59,583 | $82,083 |
| High School Graduate | $30,708 | $36,375 | $28,015 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,750 | $36,302 | $18,750 |
| Overall | $35,424 | $37,043 | $31,836 |
| Some College | $36,070 | $35,417 | $36,362 |
$35,424
Average Earnings
$37,043
Average Male
$31,836
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.42% of Plymouth residents speak only English, while 9.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,309 | 477 | 11.07% |
| Hispanic | 706 | 314 | 44.48% |
| Black | 529 | 161 | 30.43% |
| Other | 425 | 159 | 37.41% |
| Multiple | 324 | 12 | 3.7% |
15.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.75%
Male Poverty Rate
17.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plymouth is Hispanic, with 44.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plymouth is Multiple, with 3.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.37% |
| Some College | 15.19% |
| High School | 13.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 3.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.6% |
| Female Employed | 2.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,000 | $71,797 |
| Households | $46,858 | $59,819 |
| Married Families | $79,489 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,907 | $41,299 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
29.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
425
Number of Veterans
395
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 175 |
| First Gulf War | 90 |
| Second Gulf War | 64 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 159 |
| 55 to 64 | 109 |
| 35 to 54 | 77 |
| 75+ | 61 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 425 | 11.77% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 2.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
73.54%
Born in Plymouth
95.55%
Native Born
4.45%
Foreign Born
2.22%
Non Citizen
2.24%
Naturalized
95.55% of Plymouth residents were born in the United States, with 73.54% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.22% 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 | 5,756 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 5,756 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 5,756 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 5,755 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 5,755 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 5,755 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 5,755 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 5,755 | -8 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 5,763 | 9 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 5,754 | -18 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 5,772 | -22 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 5,794 | -10 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 5,804 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 5,802 | -28 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 5,830 | -26 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 5,856 | -20 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 5,876 | -37 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 5,913 | -7 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 5,920 | -9 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 5,929 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,507 | -627 | -8.79% |
| 1990 | 7,134 | -471 | -6.19% |
| 1980 | 7,605 | -1,931 | -20.25% |
| 1970 | 9,536 | -865 | -8.32% |
| 1960 | 10,401 | -2,620 | -20.12% |
| 1950 | 13,021 | -2,486 | -16.03% |
| 1940 | 15,507 | -1,036 | -6.26% |
| 1930 | 16,543 | 43 | 0.26% |
| 1920 | 16,500 | -496 | -2.92% |
| 1910 | 16,996 | 3,347 | 24.52% |
| 1900 | 13,649 | 4,305 | 46.07% |
| 1890 | 9,344 | 3,279 | 54.06% |
| 1880 | 6,065 | 3,381 | 125.97% |
| 1870 | 2,684 | -3,072 | -53.37% |