20712 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20712, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20712 is a zip code in Prince George's County, Maryland, which covers District 17 and Chillum, with a total population of 9,784 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 20712 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20712.

The estimated population of people living in 20712 is 9,784, with a median age of 39.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20712 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,784
+1.4%
+5.00%
2020
9,649
+0.43%
-
2019
9,608
+1.18%
-
2018
9,496
+1.91%
-
2017
9,318
 - -

Population of 20712 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20712 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
15.9%
14.4%
 +10.42%
Black/African American
43.9%
44.2%
 -0.68%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
37.5%
36.3%
 +3.31%
Asian
1.1%
2.1%
 -47.62%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
2%
 -45.00%
Other
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20712 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 20712 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20712 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20712 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39 0% 39.8 +3.92% 38.6 -3.74%
2020 39 +7.14% 38.3 +5.51% 40.1 +9.86%
2019 36.4 +4.3% 36.3 +2.83% 36.5 +6.1%
2018 34.9 +4.8% 35.3 +5.69% 34.4 +3.93%
2017 33.3 - 33.4 - 33.1 -

The median age of the 20712 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 20712 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 9 715 -24.27% 801 -33.75% 554 547
10 to 19 417 +53.27% 390 +46.98% 677 573
20 to 29 708 -33.25% 883 -41.43% 489 566
30 to 39 826 -13.89% 760 +23.83% 696 945
40 to 49 627 +36.75% 551 +62.21% 784 953
50 to 59 515 -0.38% 753 -6.61% 499 653
60 to 69 510 +97.85% 442 +8.17% 877 475
70+ 189 +33.06% 231 +12.5% 237 259

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20712 zip code is $59,624.00.

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 20712.

  • Under 25
    $46,469.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,208.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,402.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,574.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20712 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 20712, 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 20712 is currently $72,797.00.

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.

3.55% of households in 20712 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 20712 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    28.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.19%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.68%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.55%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20712 is $34,027.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20712 by the total population of 20712.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20712 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20712 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
    15.35%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.49%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.71%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20712 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20712 zip over the age of 16 is 8,036.

Of those people, a total of 78.50% 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 20712 is 71.80%.

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 20712 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 603 52.10% 37.90%
20 to 24 years 503 89.70% 9.50%
25 to 29 years 552 83.30% 14.30%
30 to 34 years 864 88.40% 20.00%
35 to 44 years 1,835 91.70% 0.50%
45 to 54 years 1,363 87.20% 8.60%
55 to 59 years 468 88.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 759 83.80% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 884 44.50% 3.10%
75 years and over 205 3.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20712. 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 1,550 78.20% 4.20%
Black or African American 3,781 74.30% 8.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 107 85.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,089 82.20% 12.20%
Two or more races 509 94.50% 1.90%
Hispanic or Latino 2,936 84.50% 10.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,196 75.10% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20712 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 20712 is 5,771, with median earnings of $39,141.00.

Women in 20712 are earning approximately 98.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,771 $39,141.00
Male 2,885 $39,274.00
Female 2,886 $38,818.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20712 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 441 $79,946.00
Business and Financial 210 $66,600.00
Computer and Mathematical 132 $86,481.00
Architecture and Engineering 136 $85,755.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 62 $103,056.00
Community and Social Service 84 $38,906.00
Legal 72 $68,833.00
Educational and Library 494 $60,196.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 333 $52,566.00
Healthcare Practitioners 130 $92,955.00
Healthcare Support 312 $35,833.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $12,446.00
Law Enforcement 162 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 487 $20,210.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 377 $23,287.00
Personal Care and Service 195 $28,708.00
Sales 531 $28,994.00
Office and Administrative Support 514 $39,149.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 500 $39,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 211 $38,653.00
Production 17 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 133 $46,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20712 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 20712.

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 122 $79,565.00 319 $82,802.00
Business and Financial 45 $67,656.00 165 $66,450.00
Computer and Mathematical 113 $87,361.00 19 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 136 $85,755.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 62 $103,056.00
Community and Social Service 20 $0.00 64 $38,125.00
Legal 38 $68,167.00 34 $80,833.00
Educational and Library 130 $19,844.00 364 $63,816.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 114 $54,333.00 219 $43,233.00
Healthcare Practitioners 38 $227,885.00 92 $78,750.00
Healthcare Support 58 $37,143.00 254 $32,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $32,917.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 136 $0.00 26 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 247 $13,219.00 240 $21,451.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 216 $21,818.00 161 $23,565.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $0.00 170 $28,667.00
Sales 190 $31,439.00 341 $28,549.00
Office and Administrative Support 164 $41,842.00 350 $32,259.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 500 $39,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 211 $38,653.00 0 $0.00
Production 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 133 $46,375.00 0 $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 4,592 households in 20712, with an average household size of 2.13 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 2,212 families living in the 20712 zip code with an average family size of 3.13 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 20712:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,671 88 453 2,380
Average Household Size 3.24 3.02 3.09 1.13
Total Families 1,671 88 453 0
Average Household Size 3.24 2.78 2.8 0

Poverty

Of the 2,212 families living in 20712, 4.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20712:

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 4,830 housing units in 20712.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,592 95.07%
Vacant 238 4.93%

70.56% of the total 4,830 housing units in 20712 are rental units. This is approximately 3,408 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,160 are occupied by the owner - or 24.02% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20712 is $1,362.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20712 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
    24
  • Less than $500
    20
  • $500 to $999
    304
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,080
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    853
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    138
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    13

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20712 is $426,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20712 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    64
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    107
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    726
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    263
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20712. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20712 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,633
  • 1940 to 1949
    816
  • 1950 to 1959
    586
  • 1960 to 1969
    474
  • 1970 to 1979
    416
  • 1980 to 1989
    342
  • 1990 to 1999
    316
  • 2000 to 2009
    103
  • 2010 to 2013
    144
  • 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 20712 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,046
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,383
  • 2 vehicles available
    752
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    411

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20712 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20712 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20712.

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
    203
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    67
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    395
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    674
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    583
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    570
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    772
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    148
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    274
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    707
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    488
  • 90 or more minutes
    140

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 20712 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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