20695 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20695, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20695 is a zip code in Charles County, Maryland, which covers District 1, La Plata, District 6, and Waldorf, with a total population of 11,822 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 20695 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20695.

The estimated population of people living in 20695 is 11,822, with a median age of 41.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20695 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,822
+40.74%
+50.41%
2020
8,400
+3.84%
-
2019
8,089
+2.08%
-
2018
7,924
+0.81%
-
2017
7,860
 - -

Population of 20695 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20695 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
27.3%
37.4%
 -27.01%
Black/African American
57.6%
53.6%
 +7.46%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
5.1%
 -25.49%
Asian
3.4%
1.8%
 +88.89%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.8%
2.1%
 +176.19%
Other
2.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20695 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 20695 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20695 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20695 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.2 -8.04% 37.5 -16.85% 41.7 -5.01%
2020 44.8 -1.1% 45.1 +0.22% 43.9 -3.73%
2019 45.3 +2.72% 45 +7.66% 45.6 +2.24%
2018 44.1 +1.61% 41.8 +1.95% 44.6 +0.45%
2017 43.4 - 41 - 44.4 -

The median age of the 20695 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 20695 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 9 471 +89.74% 327 +79.63% 823 636
10 to 19 533 +34.79% 638 +22.02% 698 790
20 to 29 408 +84.91% 430 +123.87% 756 785
30 to 39 371 +94.73% 280 +74.6% 707 538
40 to 49 596 +52.91% 826 +39.26% 887 1,066
50 to 59 507 +58.16% 685 4.24% 817 673
60 to 69 328 +88.27% 521 +52.95% 704 853
70+ 402 +16.58% 537 +16.12% 462 627

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20695 zip code is $118,085.00.

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 20695.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $153,409.00
  • 45 to 64
    $138,587.00
  • 65 and over
    $63,285.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20695 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 20695, 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 20695 is currently $148,217.00.

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.

19.42% of households in 20695 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 20695 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.00%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.47%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    19.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.42%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20695 is $51,931.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20695 by the total population of 20695.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20695 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20695 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
    18.24%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.29%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.01%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20695 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20695 zip over the age of 16 is 9,605.

Of those people, a total of 68.00% 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 20695 is 64.40%.

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 20695 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 730 27.40% 28.50%
20 to 24 years 628 72.90% 7.00%
25 to 29 years 913 78.60% 7.70%
30 to 34 years 692 91.60% 4.00%
35 to 44 years 1,470 97.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,867 90.70% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 659 69.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,064 53.10% 4.10%
65 to 74 years 868 35.80% 4.50%
75 years and over 714 9.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20695. 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 2,775 64.50% 1.90%
Black or African American 5,626 66.20% 3.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 351 87.70% 14.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 228 93.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 625 80.00% 4.60%
Hispanic or Latino 364 90.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,615 63.20% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20695 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 20695 is 6,184, with median earnings of $66,066.00.

Women in 20695 are earning approximately 86.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,184 $66,066.00
Male 3,078 $69,786.00
Female 3,106 $60,040.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20695 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 883 $99,779.00
Business and Financial 599 $91,563.00
Computer and Mathematical 513 $108,984.00
Architecture and Engineering 110 $117,353.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 111 $135,828.00
Legal 110 $98,537.00
Educational and Library 609 $66,309.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 69 $19,635.00
Healthcare Practitioners 219 $59,018.00
Healthcare Support 126 $33,077.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 134 $35,357.00
Law Enforcement 143 $74,358.00
Food Preparation and Serving 182 $17,589.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 37 $37,604.00
Personal Care and Service 127 $17,083.00
Sales 435 $30,341.00
Office and Administrative Support 780 $56,204.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 271 $57,147.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $41,156.00
Production 237 $68,955.00
Transportation and Material Moving 212 $58,008.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20695 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 20695.

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 466 $119,737.00 417 $79,574.00
Business and Financial 326 $71,865.00 273 $106,033.00
Computer and Mathematical 313 $107,250.00 200 $109,219.00
Architecture and Engineering 110 $117,353.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 83 $0.00 28 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 110 $98,537.00
Educational and Library 93 $67,469.00 516 $66,068.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $0.00 47 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 68 $109,250.00 151 $46,793.00
Healthcare Support 50 $48,700.00 76 $26,221.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $46,429.00 90 $31,731.00
Law Enforcement 124 $73,716.00 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 34 $14,167.00 148 $17,857.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 37 $37,604.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 127 $17,083.00
Sales 137 $92,656.00 298 $28,894.00
Office and Administrative Support 220 $50,375.00 560 $56,728.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 271 $57,147.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $41,156.00 0 $0.00
Production 232 $69,041.00 5 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 178 $58,672.00 34 $8,750.00

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 4,073 households in 20695, with an average household size of 2.9 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 2,815 families living in the 20695 zip code with an average family size of 3.58 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 20695:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,275 76 464 1,258
Average Household Size 3.62 4.3 3.47 1.31
Total Families 2,275 76 464 0
Average Household Size 3.61 4.3 3.3 0

Poverty

Of the 2,815 families living in 20695, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20695:

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 4,252 housing units in 20695.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,073 95.79%
Vacant 179 4.21%

18.89% of the total 4,252 housing units in 20695 are rental units. This is approximately 803 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,251 are occupied by the owner - or 76.46% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20695 is $1,901.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20695 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
    19
  • Less than $500
    34
  • $500 to $999
    40
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    212
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    144
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    315
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    32
  • $3,000 or more
    26

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20695 is $368,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20695 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    145
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    40
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    556
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,255
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    241
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20695. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20695 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    47
  • 1940 to 1949
    39
  • 1950 to 1959
    45
  • 1960 to 1969
    232
  • 1970 to 1979
    329
  • 1980 to 1989
    285
  • 1990 to 1999
    509
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,404
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,362
  • 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 20695 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    71
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,235
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,678
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,089

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20695 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20695 that commute to work in a particular way.

48.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20695.

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
    11
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    171
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    312
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    745
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    304
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    251
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    278
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    57
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    197
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    988
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,259
  • 90 or more minutes
    854

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 20695 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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