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 $58,235 with a poverty rate of 21.43%. The median age in Plymouth is 39.1 years: 36.7 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plymouth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,577 | 79.45% |
| Other race | 480 | 8.33% |
| Black or African American | 390 | 6.77% |
| Two or more races | 297 | 5.16% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,413 | 2.38 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Non Family | 1,095 | 1.21 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
| Married | 773 | 2.98 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Female | 430 | 3.79 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Male | 115 | 4.3 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
48.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 351 | 8.97% |
| Associates Degree | 382 | 9.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 332 | 8.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 126 | 3.22% |
| High School Graduate | 1,803 | 46.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 263 | 6.72% |
| Some College | 655 | 16.74% |
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 | 3,369 | 2,942 | 412 |
| Hispanic | 341 | 179 | 32 |
| Other Race | 263 | 133 | 14 |
| Black | 193 | 141 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 55 | 19 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 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 31.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,908 | $67,125 | $47,738 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,375 | $90,625 | $60,781 |
| High School Graduate | $32,867 | $35,694 | $28,045 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,692 | $29,167 | $13,333 |
| Overall | $34,987 | $37,143 | $32,610 |
| Some College | $35,109 | $32,284 | $35,583 |
$34,987
Average Earnings
$37,143
Average Male
$32,610
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.59% of Plymouth residents speak only English, while 10.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,505 | 874 | 19.4% |
| Hispanic | 657 | 235 | 35.77% |
| Other | 480 | 167 | 34.79% |
| Black | 388 | 115 | 29.64% |
| Multiple | 297 | 32 | 10.77% |
21.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.19%
Male Poverty Rate
26.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plymouth is Hispanic, with 35.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plymouth is Multiple, with 10.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.54% |
| High School | 18.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.57% |
| Female Employed | 6.19% |
| Male Employed | 5.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,264 | $69,208 |
| Households | $42,348 | $58,235 |
| Married Families | $72,986 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,311 | $39,371 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
33.9%
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
342
Number of Veterans
319
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 138 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 75+ | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 342 | 9.52% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
71.74%
Born in Plymouth
94.29%
Native Born
5.71%
Foreign Born
3.25%
Non Citizen
2.46%
Naturalized
94.29% of Plymouth residents were born in the United States, with 71.74% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.25% 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% |