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City of Plymouth, Minnesota Demographics

October 9, 2008
Get an inside look at the demographics for the City of Plymouth, Minnesota

 As of the census of 2000, there were 65,894 people, 24,820 households, and 17,647 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,002.0 persons per square mile (773.1/km²). There were 25,258 housing units at an average density of 767.4 per square mile (296.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.36% White, 2.71% African American, 0.33% Native American, 3.79% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population. 27.0% were of German, 13.1% Norwegian, 7.8% Irish and 7.5% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000. 

There were 24,820 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $77,008, and the median income for a family aws $90,134. Males had a median income of $59,751 versus $38,111 for females. The per capita income for the city was $36,309. About 1.5% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.

According to a 2006 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $82,288, and the median income for a family was $101,936.

The author Jay Johnson is the owner / broker of Direct Realty. Direct Realty located in Minneapolis, Minnesota specializes in home listing and selling of short sale properties for sellers. His professional negotiators work on the seller’s behalf against the banks to reduce the seller’s financial liabilities. For questions and help selling homes on a short sale basis call Jay Johnson at 612 -965 -0937 or visit his web site at www.ForeclosureFirstCallForHelp.com for more information.

City of Plymouth, Minnesota Ranks # 1 as Top 100 Places to Live

October 9, 2008

 The City of Plymouth, Minnesota is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. 

 The City of Plymouth, Minnesota has top notch schools, good jobs, affordable housing, low crime, an active outdoor culture – yep, they’re pretty much all here. Plymouth could have become just another Twin Cities suburb, but more than 50,000 jobs keep residents working there.Home prices are within reason: The typical three-bedroom, two-bath house goes for $350,000. The city’s main school district is ranked among the top three in the state, and for culture, Plymouth’s open-air amphitheater, the Hilde Performance Center, hosts numerous summer concerts. Residents are a quick drive from the Mall of America, the nation’s biggest mall.

 And did we mention the outdoors? Plymouth boasts more than half a dozen sizable bodies of water. Of course, this being Minnesota, winter can be brutal: January’s average low temperature is about 13°F. But when the mercury plummets, the locals get busy. In February the city hosts a Fire & Ice Festival that includes mini-golf, bowling and basketball – all right on the ice. Along with other festivals throughout the year including a fire works show and a parade.

There are over 30 parks and miles of walking trails to relax and unwind in. Many top name medical equipment companies and others corporate names have offices in Plymouth.
Both the Police and Fire Department are equipped with top notch equipment to protect and safe guard it’s citizens.
If you are looking for a wonderful place to live, work, shop, relax, play and raise a family the City of Plymouth offers it all.
The author Jay Johnson is the owner / broker of Direct Realty. Direct Realty located in Minneapolis, Minnesota specializes in home listing and selling of short sale properties for sellers. His professional negotiators work on the seller’s behalf against the banks to reduce the seller’s financial liabilities. For questions and help selling homes on a short sale basis call Jay Johnson at 612 -965 -0937 or visit his web site at www.ForeclosureFirstCallForHelp.com for more information.

Plymouth on Parade Satureday, October 4th, 2008 in Minnesota

October 9, 2008

Enjoy family fun and see a parade in Plymouth, Minnesota.

Join your fiends and neighbors in this community celebration hosted by the City of Plymouth and Life Time Fitness with Channel 12 serving as event media sponsor. Event parking will be throughout the city center area from Vicksburg Lane to Plymouth Blvd.

The parade begins at 1:00 PM on October 4th, 2008. The parade includes: calliopes, clowns, unicycles, ponies, gymnasts, puppies and more will be marching along Plymouth Boulevard.

The Plymouth Ice Center will have free activities including: open ice skating, open gym and swim. Other activities include the Plymouth Amphitheater include: face painting, balloons, hair painting, hay and pony rides, petting zoo and inflatable.

You can also support youth and education in the community by purchasing a floating plastic duck that has a chance to win you a price in a river race sponsored by the Minnetonka/Plymouth Rotary. Come bring the whole family for fun and lasting memories.

The author Jay Johnson is the owner / broker of Direct Realty. Direct Realty located in Minneapolis, Minnesota specializes in home listing and selling of short sale properties for sellers. His professional negotiators work on the seller’s behalf against the banks to reduce the seller’s financial liabilities. For questions and help selling homes on a short sale basis call Jay Johnson at 612 -965 -0937 or visit his web site at http://www.foreclosurefirstcallforhelp.com/ for more information.