Plymouth, California
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Plymouth is a city in Amador County
, California
, United States
. The population was 980 at the 2000 census. The town was originally named Pokerville, when it was settled during the time of the Gold Rush. Plymouth is commonly know known as a "Gateway to Shenandoah Valley"; a popular wine producing region in the Sierra foothills.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²), of which, 98.66% of it is land and 1.34% is water.
was 1,065.2 people per square mile (411.3/km²). The racial makeup of Plymouth was 850 (84.6%) White, 3 (0.3%) African American, 18 (1.8%) Native American, 6 (0.6%) Asian, 2 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 70 (7.0%) from other races
, and 56 (5.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 183 persons (18.2%).
The Census reported that 996 people (99.1% of the population) lived in households, 9 (0.9%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 403 households, out of which 130 (32.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 185 (45.9%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 41 (10.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 23 (5.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 28 (6.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 2 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 119 households (29.5%) were made up of individuals and 56 (13.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47. There were 249 families
(61.8% of all households); the average family size was 3.14.
The population was spread out with 238 people (23.7%) under the age of 18, 75 people (7.5%) aged 18 to 24, 247 people (24.6%) aged 25 to 44, 290 people (28.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 155 people (15.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.1 years. For every 100 females there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.
There were 493 housing units at an average density of 522.5 per square mile (201.7/km²), of which 259 (64.3%) were owner-occupied, and 144 (35.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 12.0%. 634 people (63.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 362 people (36.0%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 980 people, 392 households, and 272 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,060.6 people per square mile (411.3/km²). There were 457 housing units at an average density of 494.6 per square mile (191.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.51% White
, 0.20% Black
or African American
, 2.24% Native American
, 1.12% Asian
, 1.43% from other races
, and 4.49% from two or more races. 5.10% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 392 households out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples
living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.1 males.
The median income
for a household in the city was $37,262, and the median income for a family was $43,611. Males had a median income of $32,411 versus $23,875 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $16,197. About 9.3% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
One feature of the fairgrounds is the historic
Amador Sawmill,
a steam-powered sawmill
typical of those used from
the 1850s to the 1940s. The mill operates on a contract
basis and during the 4-day fair in July. The Amador Sawmill and Mining Association also maintains a replica of a mine headframe
and a collection of historic mining artifacts adjacent to the sawmill.
Plymouth is at the western end of the Shenandoah Valley which is home to more than 45 wineries.
Amador County, California
Amador County is a county located in the Sierra Nevada of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 38,091. The county seat is Jackson.Amador County bills itself as "The Heart of the Mother Lode" and lies within the Gold Country...
, California
California
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 980 at the 2000 census. The town was originally named Pokerville, when it was settled during the time of the Gold Rush. Plymouth is commonly know known as a "Gateway to Shenandoah Valley"; a popular wine producing region in the Sierra foothills.
Geography
Plymouth is located at 38°28′55"N 120°50′41"WAccording to the United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²), of which, 98.66% of it is land and 1.34% is water.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Plymouth had a population of 1,005. The population densityPopulation density
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was 1,065.2 people per square mile (411.3/km²). The racial makeup of Plymouth was 850 (84.6%) White, 3 (0.3%) African American, 18 (1.8%) Native American, 6 (0.6%) Asian, 2 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 70 (7.0%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 56 (5.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 183 persons (18.2%).
The Census reported that 996 people (99.1% of the population) lived in households, 9 (0.9%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 403 households, out of which 130 (32.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 185 (45.9%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 41 (10.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 23 (5.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 28 (6.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 2 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 119 households (29.5%) were made up of individuals and 56 (13.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47. There were 249 families
Family (U.S. Census)
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(61.8% of all households); the average family size was 3.14.
The population was spread out with 238 people (23.7%) under the age of 18, 75 people (7.5%) aged 18 to 24, 247 people (24.6%) aged 25 to 44, 290 people (28.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 155 people (15.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.1 years. For every 100 females there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.
There were 493 housing units at an average density of 522.5 per square mile (201.7/km²), of which 259 (64.3%) were owner-occupied, and 144 (35.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 12.0%. 634 people (63.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 362 people (36.0%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 980 people, 392 households, and 272 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,060.6 people per square mile (411.3/km²). There were 457 housing units at an average density of 494.6 per square mile (191.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.51% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.20% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.24% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.12% Asian
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, 1.43% from other races
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, and 4.49% from two or more races. 5.10% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 392 households out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.1 males.
The median income
Income
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for a household in the city was $37,262, and the median income for a family was $43,611. Males had a median income of $32,411 versus $23,875 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $16,197. About 9.3% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
Attractions
Plymouth is the home of the Amador County Fair.One feature of the fairgrounds is the historic
Amador Sawmill,
a steam-powered sawmill
Sawmill
A sawmill is a facility where logs are cut into boards.-Sawmill process:A sawmill's basic operation is much like those of hundreds of years ago; a log enters on one end and dimensional lumber exits on the other end....
typical of those used from
the 1850s to the 1940s. The mill operates on a contract
basis and during the 4-day fair in July. The Amador Sawmill and Mining Association also maintains a replica of a mine headframe
Headframe
A headframe is the structural frame above an underground mine shaft. Modern headframes are built out of steel, concrete or a combination of both...
and a collection of historic mining artifacts adjacent to the sawmill.
Plymouth is at the western end of the Shenandoah Valley which is home to more than 45 wineries.
Items of interest
- Daffodil Hill is open to the public every spring; on display are dafodill bulbs numbering more than 300,000 and more than 300 different varieties of daffodils. Daffodil Hill
- The Amador Flower Farm boasts twelve acres of gardens, growing grounds, a potted plant area, and four acres of landscaped demonstration gardens.Flower Farm
- History Highway 49 passes through Plymouth. Highway 49 is a scenic route connecting many of the historic towns of the California gold country. Historic Hwy 49
- Nearby Gold Towns, Amador City and Sutter Creek are two charming gold rush towns located a few miles from Plymouth.
Local restaurants
- Taste, 9402 Main St.
- Marlene & Glen's Diner, 18726 State Highway 49
External links
- Plymouth, California Official home page
- Plymouth California Community page
- Plymouth and the Shenandoah Valley Historic Highway 49.