Plymouth, New York
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Plymouth is a town located in Chenango County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,049.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 109.7 km² (42.3 mi²). 109.2 km² (42.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.35% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,049 people, 682 households, and 503 families residing in the town. The population density is 18.8/km² (48.6/mi²). There are 873 housing units at an average density of 8.0/km² (20.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 91.17% White, 6.88% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.17% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. 4.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 682 households out of which 34.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% are married couples living together, 8.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% are non-families. 19.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.64 and the average family size is 2.97.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 135.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 142.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $33,611, and the median income for a family is $35,602. Males have a median income of $30,921 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,100. 14.3% of the population and 11.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.7% of those under the age of 18 and 10.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.