2023 ACS Census Data · Population 531,889
Plymouth County is a large county in Massachusetts with a population of 531,889. The median household income is $109,698, 69% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.1%, median home value is $513,000, and 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 71% above the national average.
Population
531,889
2023 estimate
Rank #135 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$109,698
Household
Rank #80 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$513,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #99 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
41.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #229 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
10.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
14.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
14% above Massachusetts avg·69% above national avg
Poverty Rate
26% above Massachusetts avg·53% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above Massachusetts avg·16% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$55,965
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
13% below Massachusetts avg·145% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
6% above Massachusetts avg·78% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
16% above Massachusetts avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% above Massachusetts avg·42% below national avg
Housing Units
216,654
Households
200,995
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,718
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
33 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
9% below Massachusetts avg·71% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Massachusetts avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
2.9%
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