Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth: County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Plymouth is a town located in the county of Plymouth in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 56,468 and a population density of 421 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 62,654 inhabitants.
The town was created 405 years ago in 1619.
Quick Facts about Plymouth
| Population : | 62,654 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Plymouth County |
| Different from : | Plymouth |
| Postal code : | 02345, 02381, 02361, 02362, 02360 |
| Area : | 134 km2 |
| Official name : | Plymouth |
| Named for : | Plymouth |
| Altitude : | 187 feet / 57 meters |
| Capital city : | Plymouth is capital of Plymouth Colony, Plymouth County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1620 (405 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:34:04 (9th December 2025) |
| Density : | 468 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Plymouth is located at 41°57'30"N 70°40'2"W (41.9584400, -70.6672600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Plymouth
- Plymouth
- Shichigahama (1990 )
Demographics
The population of Plymouth increased by 9.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 56,468 | - | census |
| 2011 | 57,135 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 57,266 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 57,562 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 58,260 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 58,595 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 59,209 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 59,985 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 60,771 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 61,528 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 62,654 | 1.8% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Plymouth
1 Plymouth Rock
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2 Pilgrim Memorial State Park
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3 National Monument to the Forefathers
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4 Plimoth Grist Mill
6 Spring Ln, Plymouth, MA 02360, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Mayflower II
Water St, Plymouth, MA 02360, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Plymouth
1 1620 Wine Bar
170 Water St #25, Plymouth, MA 02360, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Plymouth (73)
People born in Plymouth, including politician Aaron Matson, US businessman and politician William Lewis Douglas, sport shooter Keith Sanderson, .
List
- Thomas Davee (American politician (1797-1841)) he was born in 09/12/1797
- Charles Thomas Jackson (chemist) he was born in 21/06/1805
- Charles Cobb (American mathematician and economist) he was born in 17/09/1875
- David Chokachi (American actor) he was born in 16/01/1968
- Mark McCormack (American racing cyclist) he was born in 15/09/1970
- Francis Sears (American physicist) he was born in 01/10/1898
- Jack Pierson (American photographer) he was born in 24/09/1960
- Frank McCormack (American cyclist) he was born in 28/05/1969
- James Warren (American politician) he was born in 28/09/1726
- John Bartlett (American writer and publisher) he was born in 14/06/1820
- F. Mason Perkins (American art historian) he was born in 01/01/1874
- Abby Morton Diaz (American activist, writer) she was born in 22/11/1821
- Amy Lynn Baxter (American model) she was born in 06/09/1967
- Anthony Williams (United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/01/1822
- Henry Gilford Picard (American golfer) he was born in 28/11/1906
- Billy Clifford (Footballer)
- Daniel Faunce (American minister and writer) he was born in 03/01/1829
- Eber Bunker (American whaler) he was born in 07/03/1761
Schools in Plymouth
College & universities near Plymouth, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 445656 | Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth | Plymouth (MA) | 02360 |
| 373711 | Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School | Bourne (MA) | 02532 |
| 166692 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay (MA) | 02532-1803 |
| 165024 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater (MA) | 02325 |
| 166823 | Massasoit Community College | Brockton (MA) | 02302-3996 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Plymouth, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Plymouth
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Center Post Office | Plymouth (MA) | 02361 |
| North Plymouth Post Office | Plymouth (MA) | 02362 |
| Plymouth Post Office | Plymouth (MA) | 02360 |
| Plymouth Annex Post Office | Plymouth (MA) | 02360 |
| Kingston Post Office | Kingston (MA) | 02364 |
Other cities in Plymouth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Plymouth County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brockton | 95,770 | The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. |
| Bridgewater | 27,689 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Marshfield | 26,037 | Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK |
| Middleborough | 25,722 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hingham | 24,720 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Wareham | 22,778 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Scituate | 19,047 | Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts |
| Pembroke | 18,553 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Rockland | 17,992 | City in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Abington | 16,752 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Duxbury | 15,932 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Whitman | 15,295 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hanover | 14,624 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| East Bridgewater | 14,554 | City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Kingston | 12,208 | Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Carver | 11,762 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Plymouth distances to largest Massachusetts cities
