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Plymouth, PA


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Plymouth, Pennsylvania

Plymouth, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne county, is 18 miles SW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 98 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton area. There are 6,507 residents in Plymouth.

The People and Families of Plymouth

In Plymouth, about 45% of adults are married. In Plymouth, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Plymouth. There are a lot of senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plymouth had a median family income of $36,060.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Plymouth Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Plymouth that were owner-occupied was 59%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Compared to most towns in the state, Plymouth has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Plymouth, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Plymouth Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Plymouth, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty33
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built14

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Historic Plymouth

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Plymouth coal breaker between 1890 and 1901

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Plymouth coal breaker between 1890 and 1901

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