20646 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20646, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20646 is a zip code in Charles County, Maryland, which covers District 1, La Plata, District 2, Hill Top, District 4, Allens Fresh, District 6, Waldorf, District 7, Pomonkey, District 8, Bryantown, District 10, and Marbury, with a total population of 20,608 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 20646 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20646.

The estimated population of people living in 20646 is 20,608, with a median age of 43.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20646 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,608
 -8.75% +1.26%
2020
22,583
+2.88%
-
2019
21,951
+4.66%
-
2018
20,974
+3.06%
-
2017
20,351
 - -

Population of 20646 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20646 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
69.6%
69.7%
 -0.14%
Black/African American
19.6%
20%
 -2.00%
Native
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.1%
3%
 +36.67%
Asian
2.8%
3.1%
 -9.68%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
3.6%
 -16.67%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20646 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 20646 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20646 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20646 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.3 +6.65% 40.3 +3.87% 46.1 +6.47%
2020 40.6 -0.73% 38.8 -1.77% 43.3 +0.46%
2019 40.9 -1.92% 39.5 +0.77% 43.1 -3.36%
2018 41.7 0% 39.2 +1.03% 44.6 -0.67%
2017 41.7 - 38.8 - 44.9 -

The median age of the 20646 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 20646 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 1,132 -5.42% 1,000 -6.71% 1,066 885
10 to 19 1,717 +0.88% 1,263 +6.34% 1,724 1,319
20 to 29 1,291 -28.61% 946 5.47% 934 863
30 to 39 1,128 +33.95% 1,181 -0.34% 1,552 1,110
40 to 49 1,320 +7.67% 1,586 +7.57% 1,410 1,696
50 to 59 1,666 +14.4% 1,839 -6.76% 1,888 1,710
60 to 69 1,085 +4.42% 1,048 +4.14% 1,115 1,057
70+ 964 1.74% 1,185 +12.65% 960 1,319

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20646 zip code is $119,306.00.

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 20646.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $134,311.00
  • 45 to 64
    $141,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $64,945.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20646 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 20646, 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 20646 is currently $135,337.00.

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.

17.51% of households in 20646 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 20646 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.47%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.20%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.86%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.07%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.98%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    19.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    17.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20646 is $46,240.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20646 by the total population of 20646.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20646 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20646 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
    16.19%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.15%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.29%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.08%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20646 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20646 zip over the age of 16 is 16,809.

Of those people, a total of 61.90% 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 20646 is 59.20%.

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 20646 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,195 43.00% 12.10%
20 to 24 years 1,034 54.20% 9.80%
25 to 29 years 763 67.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,359 85.40% 0.10%
35 to 44 years 2,640 81.20% 2.30%
45 to 54 years 3,365 80.40% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 2,002 85.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,286 49.50% 8.50%
65 to 74 years 1,894 21.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,271 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20646. 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 12,210 61.60% 3.10%
Black or African American 3,551 57.50% 4.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 107 80.40% 17.40%
Asian 424 77.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 116 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 401 76.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 624 63.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,788 61.50% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20646 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 20646 is 9,946, with median earnings of $64,538.00.

Women in 20646 are earning approximately 62.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,946 $64,538.00
Male 5,243 $78,531.00
Female 4,703 $49,352.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20646 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 1,296 $121,500.00
Business and Financial 702 $93,707.00
Computer and Mathematical 741 $115,417.00
Architecture and Engineering 313 $110,440.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 122 $111,298.00
Community and Social Service 79 $41,227.00
Legal 175 $120,339.00
Educational and Library 770 $63,942.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 82 $79,009.00
Healthcare Practitioners 428 $71,167.00
Healthcare Support 211 $32,292.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 156 $46,406.00
Law Enforcement 147 $98,958.00
Food Preparation and Serving 395 $18,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 238 $33,095.00
Personal Care and Service 297 $26,641.00
Sales 948 $47,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,168 $48,773.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 521 $79,006.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 248 $66,917.00
Production 159 $58,315.00
Transportation and Material Moving 409 $37,813.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20646 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 20646.

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 652 $136,154.00 644 $73,667.00
Business and Financial 196 $103,125.00 506 $92,974.00
Computer and Mathematical 616 $99,659.00 125 $131,164.00
Architecture and Engineering 307 $110,301.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $158,250.00 86 $110,433.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 79 $41,227.00
Legal 16 $0.00 159 $120,054.00
Educational and Library 243 $67,241.00 527 $60,301.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $0.00 50 $78,448.00
Healthcare Practitioners 257 $71,958.00 171 $67,841.00
Healthcare Support 38 $0.00 173 $35,432.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 119 $57,212.00 37 $0.00
Law Enforcement 123 $108,304.00 24 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 234 $18,952.00 161 $7,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 131 $4,879.00 107 $33,420.00
Personal Care and Service 69 $67,104.00 228 $14,167.00
Sales 504 $110,441.00 444 $15,658.00
Office and Administrative Support 189 $52,246.00 979 $43,634.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 521 $79,006.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 227 $66,042.00 21 $0.00
Production 100 $72,250.00 59 $31,793.00
Transportation and Material Moving 329 $48,594.00 80 $23,681.00

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 7,001 households in 20646, with an average household size of 2.82 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 5,218 families living in the 20646 zip code with an average family size of 3.29 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 20646:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,086 340 792 1,783
Average Household Size 3.37 2.93 3.61 1.19
Total Families 4,086 340 792 0
Average Household Size 3.36 2.75 3.13 0

Poverty

Of the 5,218 families living in 20646, 1.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20646:

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 7,624 housing units in 20646.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,001 91.83%
Vacant 623 8.17%

14.59% of the total 7,624 housing units in 20646 are rental units. This is approximately 1,112 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,862 are occupied by the owner - or 76.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20646 is $1,556.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20646 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
    27
  • Less than $500
    71
  • $500 to $999
    10
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    423
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    461
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    36
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    111

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20646 is $368,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20646 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    140
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    39
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    200
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,256
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,242
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    985
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20646. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20646 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    270
  • 1940 to 1949
    338
  • 1950 to 1959
    428
  • 1960 to 1969
    652
  • 1970 to 1979
    930
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,447
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,270
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,390
  • 2010 to 2013
    868
  • 2014 or later
    31

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 20646 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    311
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,643
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,646
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,401

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20646 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20646 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20646.

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
    110
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    766
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,175
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    839
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    649
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    388
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    902
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    221
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    291
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    673
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,633
  • 90 or more minutes
    814

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 20646 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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