As of the census of 2000, there were 2,149 people, 692 households, and 513 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 873 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 91.17% White, 6.88% African American, 0.34% Native American, 1.17% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.64% of the population.

There were 692 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 135.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 142.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $53,611, and the median income for a family was $35,602. Males had a median income of $19,921 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,100. About 29.4% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Plymouth, New York

  • Kirk – A hamlet, located on NY-23, west-southwest of Plymouth village and north of Plymouth Reservoir.
  • Plymouth – The hamlet of Plymouth is at the junction of County Roads 16 and 21. The community was originally called "Frinkville".
  • Plymouth Reservoir – A reservoir in the southwestern part of the town.
  • Sherburne Four Corners – A hamlet located in the northeastern corner of Plymouth on County Road 20, partly in other towns of Chenango County.
  • South Plymouth – A hamlet southeast of Plymouth village, located on NY-23.
  • Stuart Corners – A location west of South Plymouth on NY-23.

Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department

thumb|A historic marker for the NY & OM Railroad Auburn Branch depot, built in 1869 and operated by the O&W Railroad.

The Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department was formed in 1952. The department has remained an entirely volunteer service since its inception. The first fire apparatus were held in the barn of founding member Theodore Bates. In the 1960s the first fire station was built in the hamlet on County Road 16. To meet the needs of residents further away a second fire station was built on Plymouth Reservoir. In 1999 the Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department moved into their new centralized fire station located on State Highway 23 where it remains today.

Notable person

  • Marion Marsh Todd, attorney

References

  • Plymouth community website
  • Early history of Plymouth, NY
  • Town of Plymouth