Plymouth County, MA

County

Demographics of Plymouth

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

41.9%

Households with Children

30.7%

School Enrollment K-12

53,437

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.1%
School Age (5-17): 15.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.4%
Working Age (35-54): 25.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.0%
Seniors (65+): 19.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.9%
High School / GED: 26.3%
Some College or Associate's: 25.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.6%
Single Parents: 9.0%
Couples & Adults: 39.5%
Living Alone: 29.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
Asian: 1.7%
Black or African American: 7.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 9.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.7%
Other White: 56.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 26.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.7%
Caribbean: 37.8%
Other Black: 33.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 73.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 85.3%
Spanish: 3.1%
European & Indo-European: 10.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.9%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 5.5%
Not Enrolled: 77.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Plymouth County

Neighborhoods in Plymouth County

Neighborhood

Plymouth, MA

West Hingham / Old Spain

Halifax Mobile Home Estates / South Halifax

North Hanover / Manns Corner

Silver Lake / Camp Mishannock

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources