Plymouth, PA Demographics

A map of Plymouth's Population by Race

Plymouth, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,770, a less than 1% change from the 5,763 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.0% White, 11.9% Hispanic, 7.1% Black, 5.3% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Plymouth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Plymouth has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Plymouth, that probability was 36.4% in 2020 and 41.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Plymouth is ranked the 230th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Plymouth was ranked the 224th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Plymouth's White Population

4,327 residents of Plymouth, or 75.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Plymouth is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Plymouth ranks 1587th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plymouth's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Plymouth's population has decreased from 78.9% to 75.0%.

Plymouth is more White than neighboring Edwardsville (66.2% White). Plymouth is less White than neighboring Larksville (84.8% White), Chase (100% White), Sugar Notch (90.6% White), and Warrior Run (96.6% White).

Plymouth's Black Population

409 residents of Plymouth, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Plymouth is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Plymouth ranks 195th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plymouth's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. Black residents' share of Plymouth's population has decreased from 7.6% to 7.1%.

Plymouth is more Black than neighboring Larksville (0.9% Black), Chase (0% Black), Sugar Notch (1% Black), and Warrior Run (0% Black). Plymouth is less Black than neighboring Edwardsville (14.5% Black).

Plymouth's Asian Population

0 residents of Plymouth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Plymouth is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Plymouth ranks 1124th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plymouth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Plymouth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Plymouth is less Asian than neighboring Larksville (2.4% Asian), Sugar Notch (0.4% Asian), and Warrior Run (0.4% Asian).

Plymouth's Hispanic Population

686 residents of Plymouth, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Plymouth is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Plymouth ranks 264th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plymouth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Plymouth's population has increased from 7.7% to 11.9%.

Plymouth is more Hispanic than neighboring Larksville (8.7% Hispanic), Chase (0% Hispanic), Sugar Notch (5.1% Hispanic), and Warrior Run (2.8% Hispanic). Plymouth is less Hispanic than neighboring Edwardsville (13.7% Hispanic).

Plymouth's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Plymouth, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Plymouth is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Plymouth ranks 281st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plymouth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Plymouth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Plymouth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Larksville (0.6% Native American/Other), Chase (0% Native American/Other), Edwardsville (0% Native American/Other), Sugar Notch (0.1% Native American/Other), and Warrior Run (0% Native American/Other).

Plymouth's Multiracial Population

304 residents of Plymouth, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Plymouth is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Plymouth ranks 375th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plymouth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Plymouth's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.3%.

Plymouth is more Multiracial than neighboring Larksville (2.6% Multiracial), Chase (0% Multiracial), Sugar Notch (2.8% Multiracial), and Warrior Run (0.2% Multiracial). Plymouth is less Multiracial than neighboring Edwardsville (5.6% 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.