Borough · Pennsylvania
Plymouth, Pennsylvania
Plymouth, borough, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Plymouth had 5,801 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,763 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,770 (±23). GEOID 4261648.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,801
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,763 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,770 ±23
Median household income
$39,167
±$6,906 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$92,500
±$6,192 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$930
±$94 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Plymouth and what county is it in?
Plymouth is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 5,371 residents per square mile in 2020.
Plymouth is in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Plymouth, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,801 people lived in Plymouth on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, in line with Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 5,763 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,770 (±23).
| Measure | Plymouth | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,770 ±23 | 327,675 | −50 |
| Households | 2,340 ±147 | 135,055 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.46 ±0.15 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,869 ±161 | 151,287 | −284 |
Plymouth's population since 2000
From 6,507 in 2000 to 5,801 in 2025: down 10.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Plymouth as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Plymouth?
The median resident of Plymouth is 38.1 years old; 27.7% are under 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.9%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Plymouth | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 ±2.7 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.7% ±3.1 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.6% ±3.0 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 52.4% ±3.5 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.9% ±4.4 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.0% ±5.2 pts | 74.2% | −9.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.1% ±4.2 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±2.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±2.3 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.6% ±4.0 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±2.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 22.8% ±3.6 pts | 16.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0% ±2.2 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.7% ±4.5 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.8% ±2.6 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.6% ±1.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.4% ±4.2 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Plymouth earn?
Half of Plymouth's 2,340 households earn less than $39,167 a year (±$6,906), against $63,691 in Luzerne County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $52,617 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $13,450 after inflation. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Plymouth | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,167 ±$6,906 | $63,691 | −$13,450 |
| Mean household income | $59,605 ±$6,044 | $86,447 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,053 ±$2,462 | $36,493 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.1% ±5.6 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.8% ±12.5 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 37.6% ±6.2 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 82.9% ±6.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.9% ±6.4 pts | 87.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Plymouth?
Owners occupy 48.6% of Plymouth's occupied homes and renters 51.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $92,500 by its owner (±$6,192). The median renter pays $930 a month including utilities, and 39.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Plymouth | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $92,500 ±$6,192 | $174,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $930 ±$94 | $1,004 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.8% ±10.5 pts | 38.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,026 ±$104 | $1,475 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.6% ±6.5 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.4% ±6.5 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,869 ±161 | 151,287 | −284 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9% ±3.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.2% ±6.3 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 45.3% ±6.0 pts | 30.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.1% ±4.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Plymouth building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Plymouth in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Plymouth work and get to work?
73.8% of Plymouth's workers drive alone and 5.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Plymouth | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.7% ±4.9 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±2.8 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.8% ±5.1 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0% ±3.3 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±2.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 4.7% ±2.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.1% ±2.4 pts | 10.9% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.4 min ±2.8 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Plymouth?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Plymouth (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $34,103 (Tract 2136) to $56,750 (Tract 2138).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2137Luzerne County | 2,342 | $39,730 |
| Tract 2136Luzerne County | 1,947 | $34,103 |
| Tract 2138Luzerne County | 1,481 | $56,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Plymouth) · Census block assignment files
How does Plymouth compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Plymouth is the 4,509th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 156th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Plymouth ranks 2,114th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 156th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 655th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 120th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 2,114th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 2,098th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 2,067th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 1,248th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 87th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2,088th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,788th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2,031st | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 1,650th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,607th | 2,156 |
Plymouth's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Plymouth with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Plymouth?
11 of the 57 figures for Plymouth on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Plymouth are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Plymouth.