Plymouth, Massachusetts Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Plymouth town was 64,269, a 3.79% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Plymouth town's population was 61,925, an increase of 1.49% compared to a population of 61,018 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Plymouth, Massachusetts population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Plymouth town increased by 12,318. In this period, the peak population was 64,269 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 51,951 - -
2001 52,697 746 1.44%
2002 53,627 930 1.76%
2003 54,545 918 1.71%
2004 55,211 666 1.22%
2005 55,987 776 1.41%
2006 56,151 164 0.29%
2007 56,360 209 0.37%
2008 56,590 230 0.41%
2009 56,692 102 0.18%
2010 56,654 -38 -0.07%
2011 57,138 484 0.85%
2012 57,274 136 0.24%
2013 57,579 305 0.53%
2014 58,279 700 1.22%
2015 58,618 339 0.58%
2016 59,254 636 1.08%
2017 60,287 1,033 1.74%
2018 61,012 725 1.2%
2019 61,850 838 1.37%
2020 61,018 -832 -1.35%
2021 61,925 907 1.49%
2022 64,269 2,344 3.79%
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Plymouth, Massachusetts population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Plymouth town's population increased by 4,703 (9.05%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Plymouth town's population increased by 4,364 (7.70%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Plymouth town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Plymouth town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 64,269. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Plymouth town's population peaked in year 2022 at 64,269.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Plymouth town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 51,951.

Plymouth, Massachusetts annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Plymouth town grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 2 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Plymouth town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.08% per year. Overall the population grew 23.71% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Plymouth town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Plymouth town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.08% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 3,251. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2021 to 2022, Plymouth town's population grew the most with an increase of 2,344 (3.79%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Plymouth town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 832 (-1.35%).

Things to know

Is Plymouth, Massachusetts population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Plymouth town's population increased by 3,251 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 907 (1.49%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 2,344 (3.79%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Plymouth, Massachusetts changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Plymouth town increased by 6,690 (11.62%). The population was highest at 64,269 in the year 2022 and lowest at 57,579 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.17%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Plymouth, Massachusetts Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Plymouth town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Plymouth town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Plymouth town was 64,269, a 3.79% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Plymouth town population was 61,925, an increase of 1.49% compared to a population of 61,018 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Plymouth town increased by 12,318. In this period, the peak population was 64,269 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Plymouth town population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Plymouth town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Plymouth town population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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