Plymouth facts from SEMCOG
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments
From 2020 Census (latest) unless otherwise stated
People
- Population: 9,370 (2020 census)
- Peak population was in 1970 at 11,758
- Area: 2.2 square miles
- Households (Occupied Units) 4,466
- Peak population age at 11% was the 35 to 39 group
- 56% of those over 25 had a BS degree or higher
- 14% of population is 65 and older.
- By 2040: Projects a 50% increase in 65 and older age group
Jobs/Economy
- 10.4% of Plymouth (employment age) residents worked in Plymouth
- 24% of those employed in Plymouth lived in Canton and Plymouth Townships
- 3.2% were listed as being in poverty
Housing
- Issued building permits (single family) from 2012 until current 2017 was 118
- Issued building permits (single family) from 2000 thru 2011 was 46
- Single family total demolitions (tear downs) permits issued
From 2012 thru June 2017: 103 demolitions (over 5 years)
From 2000 thru 2011: 25 demolitions (over 12 years)
- Single-family detached units/housings existing in 2010 were 2,580
- Multi-unit Apartments existing in 2010 were 1,334
- Owner occupied housing was 2,748 units
- Renter occupied housing was 1,566 units
- 36% of occupied housing were renters. (1,566 out of 4,314)
Transportation
- Pavement conditions in 2014 - Good to Fair 78%
- 86% drove alone to work
- 5% carpooled or van pooled to work
- 3% walked to work
- Major roads: 8.97 miles
- Local roads: 23.32 miles
These data were extracted during July 2020 from public documents/reports available at the "Community Profiles" link on the SEMCOG.org website. Ed Krol
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