North Plymouth, Massachusetts
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North Plymouth, Massachusetts | |
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| Factory of the Plymouth Cordage Company, now the Cordage Park commercial complex Factory of the Plymouth Cordage Company, now the Cordage Park commercial complex | |
| Location in Plymouth County in Massachusetts Location in Plymouth County in Massachusetts | |
| Coordinates: 41°58′17″N 70°41′13″W / 41.97139°N 70.68694°WCoordinates: 41°58′17″N 70°41′13″W / 41.97139°N 70.68694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Town | Plymouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Land | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Water | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
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| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,983 |
| • Density | Template:Infobox settlement/densdisp |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 508/774 |
| FIPS code | 25-48780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0615267 |
North Plymouth is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Plymouth in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, North Plymouth had a population of 3,983.[2] It is best known as the location of Cordage Park, a small village where the Plymouth Cordage Company was once headquartered. The village is now home to Cordage Commerce Center, a large retail development that consists of offices and stores.
Geography
North Plymouth is located at 41°58′17″N 70°41′13″W / 41.97139°N 70.68694°W (41.971285, -70.686980).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.1 km2 (3.5 mi2), of which 3.3 km2 (1.3 mi2) is land and 5.8 km2 (2.2 mi2) (63.71%) is water.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, North Plymouth had a population of 3,983. The median age was 40.6 years. 18.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 89.3 males age 18 and over.[4][5]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[6]
There were 1,734 households in North Plymouth, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 34.0% were married-couple households, 20.1% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 36.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[4]
There were 1,815 housing units, of which 4.5% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.5%.[4]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,183 | 79.9% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 207 | 5.2% |
| Two or more races | 442 | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 140 | 3.5% |
2000 census
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 3,593 people, 1,506 households, and 884 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,092.3/km2 (2,832.7/mi2). There were 1,580 housing units at an average density of 480.3/km2 (1,245.7/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.46% White, 1.95% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 1.03% from other races, and 2.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.
There were 1,506 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.2% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $35,561, and the median income for a family was $38,380. Males had a median income of $35,372 versus $26,920 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,508. About 11.2% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.
See also
References
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- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.