20601 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20601, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20601 is a zip code in Charles County and Prince George's County, Maryland, which covers District 6, Waldorf, District 8, Bryantown, District 9, Hughesville, District 5, and Piscataway, with a total population of 26,740 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 20601 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20601.

The estimated population of people living in 20601 is 26,740, with a median age of 36.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20601 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,740
+1.92%
+3.09%
2020
26,236
+2.82%
-
2019
25,517
 -3.35% -
2018
26,401
+1.79%
-
2017
25,938
 - -

Population of 20601 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20601 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
26.4%
34.2%
 -22.81%
Black/African American
57.7%
49.5%
 +16.57%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
7.4%
7.1%
 +4.23%
Asian
2.9%
3.3%
 -12.12%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.3%
4.9%
 +8.16%
Other
0.2%
0.7%
 -71.43%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20601 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 20601 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20601 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20601 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.8 -2.13% 35 -0.57% 38.1 -2.06%
2020 37.6 +2.45% 35.2 +1.44% 38.9 +1.57%
2019 36.7 +0.55% 34.7 +2.97% 38.3 -0.52%
2018 36.5 -2.14% 33.7 -3.44% 38.5 -1.28%
2017 37.3 - 34.9 - 39 -

The median age of the 20601 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 20601 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,789 +15.91% 1,732 +0.82% 2,086 1,743
10 to 19 2,180 -10.86% 1,605 +18.15% 1,904 1,873
20 to 29 1,580 -5.4% 1,668 -9.42% 1,477 1,509
30 to 39 1,677 2.69% 1,749 +27.08% 1,675 2,262
40 to 49 1,868 -14.84% 2,232 -15.36% 1,597 1,872
50 to 59 1,915 -10.52% 2,182 -0.46% 1,711 2,152
60 to 69 991 +50.45% 1,227 +15.3% 1,537 1,415
70+ 719 +18.58% 824 +28.83% 849 1,078

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20601 zip code is $105,899.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 20601.

  • Under 25
    $111,976.00
  • 25 to 44
    $88,972.00
  • 45 to 64
    $120,637.00
  • 65 and over
    $93,839.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20601 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 20601, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 20601 is currently $119,536.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

13.35% of households in 20601 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 20601 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.02%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    29.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20601 is $43,661.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20601 by the total population of 20601.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20601 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20601 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.43%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.03%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.91%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.79%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.84%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20601 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20601 zip over the age of 16 is 20,550.

Of those people, a total of 71.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 20601 is 66.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 20601 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,416 34.30% 43.10%
20 to 24 years 1,355 82.90% 16.10%
25 to 29 years 1,631 84.40% 12.70%
30 to 34 years 2,013 93.90% 1.60%
35 to 44 years 3,731 84.50% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 3,820 89.80% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 1,705 82.70% 4.60%
60 to 64 years 1,721 68.60% 0.60%
65 to 74 years 2,203 22.00% 2.30%
75 years and over 955 6.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20601. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,688 65.10% 2.50%
Black or African American 11,659 75.20% 6.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 28 46.40% 0.00%
Asian 680 60.40% 1.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 26 100.00% 0.00%
Other 327 62.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,142 72.20% 18.10%
Hispanic or Latino 1,231 68.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,116 64.90% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20601 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 20601 is 13,575, with median earnings of $59,915.00.

Women in 20601 are earning approximately 89.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,575 $59,915.00
Male 6,660 $61,779.00
Female 6,915 $55,502.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20601 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,669 $92,554.00
Business and Financial 813 $87,207.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,077 $77,677.00
Architecture and Engineering 111 $78,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 218 $58,342.00
Community and Social Service 256 $67,010.00
Legal 148 $91,522.00
Educational and Library 562 $49,464.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 194 $86,548.00
Healthcare Practitioners 679 $88,224.00
Healthcare Support 414 $32,281.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 273 $53,672.00
Law Enforcement 301 $65,781.00
Food Preparation and Serving 411 $20,446.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 310 $37,935.00
Personal Care and Service 276 $21,719.00
Sales 1,288 $35,259.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,881 $47,036.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 33 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 648 $66,413.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 426 $79,457.00
Production 394 $50,586.00
Transportation and Material Moving 900 $38,261.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20601 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 20601.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 599 $76,854.00 1,070 $94,348.00
Business and Financial 323 $95,917.00 490 $82,404.00
Computer and Mathematical 710 $79,970.00 367 $74,179.00
Architecture and Engineering 80 $93,929.00 31 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 153 $58,763.00 65 $36,625.00
Community and Social Service 51 $66,576.00 205 $67,366.00
Legal 58 $106,964.00 90 $69,722.00
Educational and Library 41 $82,788.00 521 $49,330.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 105 $64,327.00 89 $101,518.00
Healthcare Practitioners 114 $89,079.00 565 $73,523.00
Healthcare Support 22 $53,333.00 392 $31,798.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 258 $51,250.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 194 $83,594.00 107 $53,662.00
Food Preparation and Serving 164 $13,857.00 247 $25,511.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 228 $40,313.00 82 $21,429.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $33,958.00 243 $21,445.00
Sales 650 $43,106.00 638 $33,993.00
Office and Administrative Support 612 $45,313.00 1,269 $48,380.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 566 $71,964.00 82 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 386 $90,257.00 40 $35,887.00
Production 207 $67,958.00 187 $50,077.00
Transportation and Material Moving 833 $39,149.00 67 $30,888.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,544 households in 20601, with an average household size of 2.8 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,232 families living in the 20601 zip code with an average family size of 3.25 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 20601:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,746 346 2,140 2,312
Average Household Size 3.43 3.25 3.03 1.22
Total Families 4,746 346 2,140 0
Average Household Size 3.42 3.1 2.89 0

Poverty

Of the 7,232 families living in 20601, 4.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20601:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,220 housing units in 20601.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,544 93.39%
Vacant 676 6.61%

20.10% of the total 10,220 housing units in 20601 are rental units. This is approximately 2,054 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,369 are occupied by the owner - or 72.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20601 is $1,806.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20601 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    121
  • Less than $500
    14
  • $500 to $999
    69
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    71
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,427
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    384
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    62
  • $3,000 or more
    27

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20601 is $321,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20601 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    211
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    72
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    84
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    366
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,304
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,840
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    492
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20601. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20601 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    129
  • 1940 to 1949
    45
  • 1950 to 1959
    299
  • 1960 to 1969
    630
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,013
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,107
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,795
  • 2000 to 2009
    904
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,298
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 20601 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    138
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,692
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,253
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,461

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20601 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20601 that commute to work in a particular way.

44.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20601.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    104
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    507
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    983
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,178
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    884
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    302
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,154
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    628
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    518
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,008
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,670
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,486

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 20601 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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