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Plymouth, Minnesota

Plymouth is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 65,894. Plymouth operates under a council-manager form of government. The council comprises a mayor and six council members.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 91.5 km² (35.3 mi²). 85.2 km² (32.9 mi²) of it is land and 6.2 km² (2.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.82% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 65,894 people, 24,820 households, and 17,647 families residing in the city. The population density was 773.1/km² (2,002.0/mi²). There were 25,258 housing units at an average density of 296.3/km² (767.4/mi²). 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. 1.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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 was $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. 2.6% of the population and 1.5% of families were below the poverty line. 2.0% of those under the age of 18 and 1.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Schools
Wayzata School District

Wayzata High School
Wayzata Central Middle School
Wayzata East Middle School
Wayzata West Middle School
Birchview Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School
Kimberly Lane Elementary School
Oakwood Elementary School
Plymouth Creek Elementary School
Sunset Hill Elementary School
Robbinsdale School District

Robbinsdale Armstrong High School
Robbinsdale Plymouth Middle School
Zachary Lane Elementary School
Pilgrim Lane Elementary School
Association Free Lutheran Bible School and Seminary

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