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Plymouth, MI

Plymouth is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A western suburb of Detroit, Plymouth is located roughly 27 miles (43.5 km) northwest of downtown Detroit and 18 miles (29.0 km) northeast of Ann Arbor. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 9,370. It is surrounded by, but independent of, Plymouth Township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.22 square miles (5.75 km2), of which 2.21 square miles (5.72 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water. It is located just south of the M-14 highway and west of Interstate 275. 

Plymouth has a variety of shops, restaurants, and other cultural activities.

The Plymouth Ice Spectacular, the largest and oldest ice carving festival in North America, is held every year in Plymouth in late January. Founded in 1982 by then-25-year-old Scott Lorenz, the weekend-long event draws an average of 500,000 people to Plymouth each year and has helped establish ice carving as a world-class competitive event.

Since 2008, Plymouth has been home to the Green Street Fair, held over a weekend each May. Featuring green-themed exhibitors and activities, the event has become a yearly tradition. In 2011, the event was attended by about 90,000 visitors. Plymouth's "Art in the Park" is an art fair held annually since 1980. Plymouth was first settled in 1825, incorporated as a village in 1867, and became a city in 1932.

In 1825, Luther Lincoln was granted two land patents in what is now Plymouth by the federal government. Lincoln built his place of business, his sawmill, and abode, near the eastern boundary of his land, along the Rouge River. His actual abode and saw mill was always outside the city limits. Another early settler was William Starkweather. William and his wife Keziah brought their firstborn son Albert to the area and built the first home in Plymouth, at what is now the southwest corner of Main Street and Ann Arbor Trail. The first home was a lean-to and was later replaced by a log cabin, which has since been destroyed.

Plymouth places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Agio Spa provides a serene retreat with massages, facials, and holistic therapies designed to rejuvenate the body and mind. Plymouth Fitness offers state-of-the-art equipment, personalized training programs, and a range of group fitness classes to suit all levels. The Core Sport Pilates Fitness Studio hosts yoga and Pilates classes, focusing on core strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Sprout Family Chiropractic focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with a comprehensive range of chiropractic services. Planet Fitness promotes a judgment-free environment, offering a wide array of exercise equipment and group fitness classes. Plymouth Township Recreation offers outdoor activities, walking trails, and community sports programs, encouraging an active lifestyle and fostering social connections. Trinity Health Medical Center - Plymouth offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. 
 

The top sites in Plymouth Charter Township, MI are Plymouth Historical Museum, Plymouth Township Park, and Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center.

Population: 9,252 (2022). ZIP Code: 48170. Area code: 734. Elevation: 787 ft (240 m). Area: 16.0 sq mi (41.4 km2).

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What is the race population in Plymouth, MI?

Plymouth is a city located in Washtenaw County and Wayne County Michigan. Plymouth has a 2024 population of 9,094. Plymouth is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -2.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,328 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plymouth was White: 90.28%, Two or more races: 4.08%, Black or African American: 2.63%, Asian: 1.96%, Other race: 0.89%, Native American: 0.16%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%.

How did Plymouth, MI get its name?

When the dust settled, the first choice was "LeRoy", wrote recording secretary A. B. Markham, but if that name has already been used, the second choice was "Plymouth", which was proposed for its historical ties to Plymouth, Massachusetts, the area from which some of the local settlers had come. Territorial Governor Cass approved the name "Plymouth" in April 1827, at which time Plymouth was established as a super township comprising the areas that are now Plymouth, Canton, and Northville. The south part of the area - Township Two South - was referred to as "South Plymouth." It became a separate township named Canton in 1834, again in response to the interest in China.

What are the demographics of Plymouth, MI?

Plymouth, MI is home to a population of 9.3k people, of which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.4% of Plymouth, MI residents were born outside of the country (409 people). In 2022, there were 30.3 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (8.38k people) in Plymouth, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 276 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 204 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

Plymouth Charter Township, MI

Data USA

World Population Review

Plymouth Historical Museum

Plymouth Township Park

Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center

Agio Spa

Plymouth Fitness

Core Sport Pilates Fitness Studio

Sprout Family Chiropractic

Planet Fitness

Plymouth Township Recreation

Trinity Health Medical Center - Plymouth

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