North Plymouth, MA Demographics

A map of North Plymouth's Population by Race

North Plymouth, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 4,337, an increase from the 3,983 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.7% White, 13.6% Native American/Other, 10.3% Multiracial, 6.2% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Plymouth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Plymouth has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Plymouth, that probability was 36.2% in 2020 and 50.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Plymouth is ranked the 132nd most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). North Plymouth was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Plymouth's White Population

2,937 residents of North Plymouth, or 67.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Plymouth is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. North Plymouth ranks 166th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Plymouth's White population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of North Plymouth's population has decreased from 79.1% to 67.7%.

North Plymouth is less White than neighboring Plymouth (80.6% White), South Duxbury (89.6% White), Kingston (93.4% White), Duxbury (89.7% White), and Green Harbor (100% White).

North Plymouth's Black Population

93 residents of North Plymouth, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Plymouth is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. North Plymouth ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Plymouth's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Black residents' share of North Plymouth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

North Plymouth is more Black than neighboring Plymouth (1.1% Black), South Duxbury (0.1% Black), Kingston (1.7% Black), Duxbury (0% Black), and Green Harbor (0% Black).

North Plymouth's Asian Population

0 residents of North Plymouth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Plymouth is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. North Plymouth ranks 188th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Plymouth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of North Plymouth's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

North Plymouth is less Asian than neighboring Plymouth (0.6% Asian), South Duxbury (3.8% Asian), Kingston (0.2% Asian), and Duxbury (8.3% Asian).

North Plymouth's Hispanic Population

271 residents of North Plymouth, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Plymouth is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. North Plymouth ranks 148th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Plymouth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 93.6%. Hispanic residents' share of North Plymouth's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.2%.

North Plymouth is more Hispanic than neighboring Plymouth (6% Hispanic), South Duxbury (3.1% Hispanic), Kingston (0.3% Hispanic), Duxbury (0.4% Hispanic), and Green Harbor (0% Hispanic).

North Plymouth's Native American/Other Population

591 residents of North Plymouth, or 13.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Plymouth is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. North Plymouth ranks 9th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Plymouth's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 230.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Plymouth's population has increased from 4.5% to 13.6%.

North Plymouth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plymouth (4.6% Native American/Other), South Duxbury (0% Native American/Other), Kingston (0.1% Native American/Other), Duxbury (0% Native American/Other), and Green Harbor (0% Native American/Other).

North Plymouth's Multiracial Population

445 residents of North Plymouth, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Plymouth is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. North Plymouth ranks 8th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Plymouth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. Multiracial residents' share of North Plymouth's population has increased from 9.5% to 10.3%.

North Plymouth is more Multiracial than neighboring Plymouth (7.2% Multiracial), South Duxbury (3.3% Multiracial), Kingston (4.4% Multiracial), Duxbury (1.6% Multiracial), and Green Harbor (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.