Plymouth township is located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Plymouth township has a 2024 population of 1,718. Plymouth township is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,716 in 2020.
The average household income in Plymouth township is $70,846 with a poverty rate of 11.8%. The median age in Plymouth township is 44.8 years: 38.6 years for males, and 53.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plymouth township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,419 | 86.74% |
| Two or more races | 134 | 8.19% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 5.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 682 | 2.4 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Married | 338 | 3.01 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 230 | 1.09 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Female | 77 | 3.06 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Male | 37 | 3.59 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
83.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 107 | 9.21% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 12.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 115 | 9.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 6.02% |
| High School Graduate | 528 | 45.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 1.81% |
| Some College | 181 | 15.58% |
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 | 1,104 | 976 | 176 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 58 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 48 | 48 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,023 | $40,682 | $43,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,886 | $89,318 | $73,068 |
| High School Graduate | $43,654 | $54,667 | $26,042 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,875 | $54,875 | $29,545 |
| Some College | $45,833 | $66,250 | $29,464 |
$44,875
Average Earnings
$54,875
Average Male
$29,545
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.24% of Plymouth township residents speak only English, while 8.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,419 | 159 | 11.21% |
| Black | 83 | 32 | 38.55% |
| Multiple | 134 | 2 | 1.49% |
11.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.25%
Male Poverty Rate
12.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plymouth township is Black, with 38.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plymouth township is Multiple, with 1.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.34% |
| High School | 11.55% |
| Some College | 9.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 11.08% |
| Male Employed | 6.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,026 | $81,088 |
| Households | $59,511 | $70,846 |
| Married Families | $80,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,938 | $42,646 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
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
103
Number of Veterans
90
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 8.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
82.64%
Born in Plymouth township
96.33%
Native Born
3.67%
Foreign Born
3.18%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
96.33% of Plymouth township residents were born in the United States, with 82.64% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.18% 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 | 1,723 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2028 | 1,722 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2027 | 1,721 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2026 | 1,720 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 1,719 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 1,718 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 1,717 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 1,716 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 1,718 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 1,716 | -66 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 1,782 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 1,788 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 1,790 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 1,789 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 1,796 | -6 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 1,802 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 1,805 | -10 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 1,815 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2011 | 1,816 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 1,818 | 0 | 0% |