Plymouth, MA County is a diverse and vibrant community located in Massachusetts. With a population of 527,602 and a population density of 795 people per square mile, Plymouth is the second most populous county in the state. Plymouth is home to many local businesses such as The Lobster Pot Seafood Restaurant, The Old Colony History Museum, and Plimoth Plantation. Year round outdoor activities such as whale watching, surfing, and kayaking are available along the coastline. Organizations such as My Brother’s Keeper Youth Mentoring Program provide educational resources for young people. Local sporting events take place throughout the year including the annual New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers football game at Gillette Stadium.
The population in Plymouth County is 527,602. There are 801 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Plymouth County is 42.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Plymouth County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Plymouth County
- 52.9% are married
- 10.1% are divorced
- 34.1% are married with children
- 13.9% have children, but are single
Race in Plymouth County
- 81.9% are White
- 8.8% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 2.3% claim Other
- 3.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander