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Plymouth, MN

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#5/210 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

79,220population

40.3median age

This community is a community of 79,220 with a median age of 40.3. The population is predominantly White (73.1%) with a significant Asian community (9.9%). Median household income is $136,534. 98.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 65.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, with a median home value of $491,200.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.1%57,940

Asian

9.9%7,835

Two or More

6.4%5,092

Black

4.9%3,912

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%3,499

Other

0.8%643

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%285

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%610

High School Diploma

8.4%4,691

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%2,838

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%5,469

Associate's Degree

7.7%4,316

Bachelor's Degree

39.8%22,215

Master's Degree

18.9%10,512

Professional Degree

4.1%2,304

Doctorate

3.1%1,726

HS or Higher

98.1%

BA or Higher

65.9%

Graduate+

26.1%

Housingi

$491,200median home value

$1,766median rent

75.1%homeownership

33,552total units

3.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 75.1%

Renter 24.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%212

$50K–$100K

0.6%140

$100K–$150K

0.8%205

$150K–$200K

1.5%372

$200K–$300K

10.5%2,537

$300K–$500K

37.6%9,113

$500K–$1M

44.1%10,680

$1M+

4%957

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

241

$1,000–$1,250

714

$1,250–$1,500

1,069

$1,500–$2,000

3,405

$2,000+

2,310

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%491

2010–2019

11%3,692

2000–2009

13.3%4,470

1990–1999

19.2%6,429

1980–1989

22.5%7,557

1970–1979

18.3%6,142

1960–1969

8.2%2,761

1950–1959

3%1,002

1940–1949

1.2%388

1939 or earlier

1.8%620

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.2%26,524

Electricity

15%4,853

Bottled/LP Gas

1%325

No Fuel

0.6%205

Other

0.6%185

Wood

0.2%78

Fuel Oil

0.2%57

Solar

0.1%26

Household Economyi

$136,534median household income

$71,865per capita income

4.2%poverty rate

2.3%unemployment

43,967labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%503

$10K–$15K

0.7%219

$15K–$20K

1.8%581

$20K–$25K

1.1%346

$25K–$30K

1.6%507

$30K–$35K

1.8%570

$35K–$40K

2.1%667

$40K–$45K

2.2%717

$45K–$50K

1.6%524

$50K–$60K

5.1%1,657

$60K–$75K

8.1%2,623

$75K–$100K

10.7%3,435

$100K–$125K

8.2%2,642

$125K–$150K

8.3%2,672

$150K–$200K

13.7%4,429

$200K+

31.5%10,161

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

447

Residentsi

1,048

Avg. Tenant Renti

$596/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing20 homes88% occupied$494/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers253 homes90% occupied$624/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8105 homes89% occupied$617/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC44 homes81% occupied$433/mo rent

811/PRAC4 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $136,534/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $41K/yr

76.6%

Very low income$41K–$68K/yr

19.4%

Low income$68K–$109K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

83.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

55.3% of subsidized households are minority

20.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10,73413.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

2,898

China

668

Philippines

363

Canada

338

Mexico

281

Guatemala

199

Korea

168

United Kingdom

102

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

42,398

Avg. Commutei

21.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

42,945

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,818(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.7%Insured

2.3%Uninsured