State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
804.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.79% (-59)
Growth Since 2010
-16.37% (-635)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Plymouth, North Carolina Population 2021
3,243
Plymouth is a city located in Washington County North Carolina. With a 2020 population of 3,243, it is the 201st largest city in North Carolina and the 6015th largest city in the United States . Plymouth is currently declining at a rate of -1.79% annually and its population has decreased by -16.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,878 in 2010. Plymouth reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 4 miles, Plymouth has a population density of 805 people per square mile.
The average household income in Plymouth is $40,369 with a poverty rate of 40.23%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $536 per month, and the median house value is $86,900. The median age in Plymouth is 46.9 years, 46.1 years for males, and 53.8 years for females.
Plymouth Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plymouthwas:
- Black or African American: 68.03%
- White: 30.91%
- Other race: 0.95%
- Native American: 0.12%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Plymouth, North Carolina is 3,243 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,361.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,878.
Plymouth, North Carolina Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,366 | 68.03% |
| White | 1,075 | 30.91% |
| Some Other Race | 33 | 0.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.12% |
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Plymouth Population by Race
Plymouth Population Pyramid $2021
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Plymouth Population by Age
Plymouth Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,522 | 2.2 | 33.4 |
| Non Family | 844 | 1.17 | 29.1 |
| Female | 319 | 3.45 | 16.6 |
| Married | 279 | 3.95 | 46.2 |
| Male | 80 | 1.96 | 100 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
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Plymouth Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 415 | 16.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 224 | 9.12% |
| High School Graduate | 871 | 35.45% |
| Some College | 544 | 22.14% |
| Associates Degree | 257 | 10.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 113 | 4.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 1.34% |
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Plymouth Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Plymouth Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,614 | 1,146 | 81 |
| White | 821 | 654 | 65 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | |
| Native American | 4 | ||
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.92%.
Plymouth Educational Attainment by Race
Plymouth Language by Age
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Plymouth Language
100.00% of Plymouth residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Plymouth Language
Plymouth Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,302 | 1,241 | 53.91% |
| White | 1,033 | 114 | 11.04% |
40.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.33%
Male Poverty Rate
43.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Plymouth
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plymouth is Black, with 53.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plymouth is White, with 11.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.55%.
Plymouth Poverty
Plymouth Poverty Rate by Education
Plymouth Marital Status
Marriage Rates
24.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.8%
Male Marriage Rate
21.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Plymouth Married by Age and Sex
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Plymouth Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Plymouth Marital Status by Race
Plymouth Marital Status
Plymouth Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 147 | 9.21% |
| White | 122 | 12.82% |
Plymouth Veterans by Race
Plymouth Veterans by Education
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20.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
Plymouth Veterans by Education
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47.8%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Plymouth Employment by Age
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Plymouth Employment by Race
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Plymouth Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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92.32%
Born in Plymouth
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Plymouth residents were born in the United States, with 92.32% having been born in North Carolina. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Plymouth Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,243 | -59 | -1.79% |
| 2020 | 3,302 | -59 | -1.76% |
| 2019 | 3,361 | -59 | -1.73% |
| 2018 | 3,420 | -58 | -1.67% |
| 2017 | 3,478 | -43 | -1.22% |
| 2016 | 3,521 | -58 | -1.62% |
| 2015 | 3,579 | -69 | -1.89% |
| 2014 | 3,648 | -62 | -1.67% |
| 2013 | 3,710 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 3,712 | -74 | -1.95% |
| 2011 | 3,786 | -65 | -1.69% |
| 2010 | 3,851 | -256 | -0.64% |
| 2000 | 4,107 | -221 | -0.52% |
| 1990 | 4,328 | -243 | -0.54% |
| 1980 | 4,571 | -203 | -0.43% |
| 1970 | 4,774 | 108 | 0.23% |
| 1960 | 4,666 | 180 | 0.39% |
| 1950 | 4,486 | 0.00% |