20710 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20710, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20710 is a zip code in Prince George's County, Maryland, which covers District 2, Bladensburg, District 16, and Hyattsville, with a total population of 9,699 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 20710 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20710.

The estimated population of people living in 20710 is 9,699, with a median age of 32.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20710 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,699
+2.28%
-0.52%
2020
9,483
 -0.73% -
2019
9,553
 -2.46% -
2018
9,794
+0.45%
-
2017
9,750
 - -

Population of 20710 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20710 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
1.5%
4.5%
 -66.67%
Black/African American
62.9%
57.6%
 +9.20%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
30.7%
33.8%
 -9.17%
Asian
1%
3.7%
 -72.97%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
0.4%
 +875.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20710 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 20710 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20710 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20710 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.3 -2.71% 33.8 +2.74% 31.7 -5.09%
2020 33.2 -3.49% 32.9 -4.36% 33.4 -3.47%
2019 34.4 +1.47% 34.4 -1.71% 34.6 +5.17%
2018 33.9 -2.87% 35 -1.41% 32.9 -0.6%
2017 34.9 - 35.5 - 33.1 -

The median age of the 20710 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 20710 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 9 867 +41% 873 +20.11% 1,228 1,038
10 to 19 659 -26.94% 706 -12.87% 454 581
20 to 29 532 -12.04% 764 +11.8% 451 855
30 to 39 665 -17.97% 645 +32.66% 542 821
40 to 49 697 -3.5% 717 -36.95% 596 468
50 to 59 391 +45.45% 579 -2.66% 590 553
60 to 69 579 -18.66% 465 +4.46% 477 468
70+ 223 -0.64% 388 +8.81% 180 397

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20710 zip code is $54,435.00.

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 20710.

  • Under 25
    $63,529.00
  • 25 to 44
    $54,862.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,261.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,105.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20710 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 20710, 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 20710 is currently $62,923.00.

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.

2.43% of households in 20710 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 20710 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.59%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    31.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.67%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.60%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20710 is $23,673.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20710 by the total population of 20710.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20710 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20710 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
    5.86%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.49%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.30%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.22%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20710 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20710 zip over the age of 16 is 6,702.

Of those people, a total of 72.80% 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 20710 is 62.80%.

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 20710 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 304 41.10% 39.20%
20 to 24 years 416 77.20% 70.40%
25 to 29 years 890 83.40% 6.80%
30 to 34 years 633 85.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,427 89.10% 3.50%
45 to 54 years 959 78.30% 10.90%
55 to 59 years 551 86.90% 25.10%
60 to 64 years 317 58.70% 28.00%
65 to 74 years 899 47.10% 4.30%
75 years and over 306 11.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20710. 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 330 73.60% 6.40%
Black or African American 4,491 71.70% 16.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 94 83.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,463 78.00% 6.00%
Two or more races 324 59.60% 17.60%
Hispanic or Latino 1,849 75.80% 7.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 144 63.90% 20.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20710 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 20710 is 4,211, with median earnings of $40,823.00.

Women in 20710 are earning approximately 88.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,211 $40,823.00
Male 2,021 $43,560.00
Female 2,190 $38,487.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20710 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 193 $61,250.00
Business and Financial 31 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 158 $45,900.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $78,611.00
Legal 29 $0.00
Educational and Library 236 $64,022.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 168 $44,944.00
Healthcare Support 498 $38,292.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 162 $43,795.00
Law Enforcement 21 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 235 $32,739.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 369 $40,139.00
Personal Care and Service 116 $20,978.00
Sales 251 $23,906.00
Office and Administrative Support 500 $51,786.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 651 $50,197.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 137 $40,091.00
Production 22 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 182 $33,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20710 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 20710.

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 111 $51,629.00 82 $101,250.00
Business and Financial 21 $0.00 10 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 77 $0.00 81 $46,950.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 2 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Educational and Library 87 $64,212.00 149 $51,042.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 45 $0.00 123 $43,694.00
Healthcare Support 45 $0.00 453 $38,229.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 151 $43,549.00
Law Enforcement 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 53 $39,485.00 182 $22,083.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 92 $41,574.00 277 $24,293.00
Personal Care and Service 70 $0.00 46 $0.00
Sales 98 $15,583.00 153 $30,361.00
Office and Administrative Support 73 $60,034.00 427 $50,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 651 $50,197.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 137 $40,091.00 0 $0.00
Production 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 163 $37,679.00 19 $0.00

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 3,497 households in 20710, with an average household size of 2.77 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 1,881 families living in the 20710 zip code with an average family size of 3.85 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 20710:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,197 21 663 1,616
Average Household Size 4.34 3.67 3.73 1.21
Total Families 1,197 21 663 0
Average Household Size 4.15 3.67 3.31 0

Poverty

Of the 1,881 families living in 20710, 3.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20710:

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 3,723 housing units in 20710.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,497 93.93%
Vacant 226 6.07%

75.72% of the total 3,723 housing units in 20710 are rental units. This is approximately 2,819 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 678 are occupied by the owner - or 18.21% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20710 is $1,468.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20710 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    192
  • $500 to $999
    100
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,242
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,159
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    81
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    45
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20710 is $296,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20710 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    40
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    53
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    29
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    211
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    300
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    15
  • $1,000,000 or more
    14

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20710. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20710 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    304
  • 1940 to 1949
    173
  • 1950 to 1959
    526
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,066
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,114
  • 1980 to 1989
    73
  • 1990 to 1999
    173
  • 2000 to 2009
    242
  • 2010 to 2013
    52
  • 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 20710 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    531
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,826
  • 2 vehicles available
    930
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    210

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20710 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20710 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20710.

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
    1
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    45
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    74
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    389
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    734
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    161
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    735
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    46
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    466
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    512
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    447
  • 90 or more minutes
    270

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 20710 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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