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Plymouth, MI


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Plymouth, Michigan

Plymouth, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 4 miles NW of Westland, Michigan (center to center) and 21 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The city is in the Detroit area. There are 9,022 residents in Plymouth.

The People and Families of Plymouth

In Plymouth, about 50% of adults are married. In Plymouth, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plymouth had a median family income of $76,369. Most of the residents of Plymouth tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Plymouth is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. People say that Plymouth is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Plymouth folks tended to give their money ($74,135) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Plymouth Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Plymouth that were owner-occupied was 66%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Plymouth, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Plymouth, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Plymouth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPlymouth Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Plymouth Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Plymouth Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 6%Plymouth People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Plymouth College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 7%Plymouth Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Plymouth, MI

Comparing Plymouth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents52
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Property Taxes31

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