20736 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20736, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20736 is a zip code in Anne Arundel County and Calvert County, Maryland, which covers District 7, District 2, Prince Frederick, District 3, and Sunderland, with a total population of 9,393 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 20736 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20736.

The estimated population of people living in 20736 is 9,393, with a median age of 43.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20736 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,393
+7.78%
-0.63%
2020
8,715
 -5.76% -
2019
9,248
 -2.56% -
2018
9,491
+0.4%
-
2017
9,453
 - -

Population of 20736 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20736 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
80.6%
84.5%
 -4.62%
Black/African American
8.5%
8%
 +6.25%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.7%
2%
 +85.00%
Asian
0.6%
2%
 -70.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.1%
3.5%
 +45.71%
Other
1.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20736 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 20736 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20736 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20736 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.9 -2.66% 48.5 +5.66% 41.8 -7.32%
2020 45.1 +1.58% 45.9 +7.75% 45.1 -0.88%
2019 44.4 +1.83% 42.6 +3.65% 45.5 +0.22%
2018 43.6 +3.07% 41.1 +4.31% 45.4 +1.79%
2017 42.3 - 39.4 - 44.6 -

The median age of the 20736 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 20736 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 9 599 -25.61% 502 +28.43% 441 613
10 to 19 866 -28.5% 648 +25.68% 639 769
20 to 29 455 -35.11% 349 -0.27% 239 342
30 to 39 576 -5.85% 539 +27.39% 535 667
40 to 49 537 -20.61% 641 -8.16% 431 577
50 to 59 1,042 -10.69% 975 -10.57% 934 842
60 to 69 423 +59.22% 535 +31.39% 721 719
70+ 394 +11.9% 372 +31.91% 432 492

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20736 zip code is $139,321.00.

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 20736.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $166,350.00
  • 45 to 64
    $147,762.00
  • 65 and over
    $100,577.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20736 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 20736, 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 20736 is currently $157,880.00.

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.

24.65% of households in 20736 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 20736 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    3.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    6.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    28.19%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    19.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    24.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20736 is $57,154.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20736 by the total population of 20736.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20736 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20736 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
    17.35%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.78%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.73%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.83%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20736 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20736 zip over the age of 16 is 7,491.

Of those people, a total of 70.20% 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 20736 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 20736 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 560 43.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 228 99.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 353 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 438 87.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,274 92.00% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 1,469 84.30% 0.70%
55 to 59 years 805 82.90% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 988 82.60% 7.40%
65 to 74 years 832 18.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 544 0.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20736. 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 6,229 69.00% 1.30%
Black or African American 702 87.20% 9.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 34 55.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 71 56.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 455 63.50% 3.20%
Hispanic or Latino 214 68.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,163 69.20% 1.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20736 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 20736 is 4,950, with median earnings of $65,227.00.

Women in 20736 are earning approximately 59.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,950 $65,227.00
Male 2,235 $88,750.00
Female 2,715 $52,948.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20736 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 880 $105,224.00
Business and Financial 415 $73,524.00
Computer and Mathematical 321 $118,393.00
Architecture and Engineering 120 $81,838.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 68 $152,727.00
Community and Social Service 21 $0.00
Legal 47 $87,350.00
Educational and Library 402 $54,891.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 95 $131,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 378 $44,330.00
Healthcare Support 104 $40,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $132,586.00
Law Enforcement 108 $127,857.00
Food Preparation and Serving 120 $6,600.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 51 $44,010.00
Personal Care and Service 175 $19,556.00
Sales 296 $71,607.00
Office and Administrative Support 483 $50,013.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 461 $62,457.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 216 $63,485.00
Production 63 $34,107.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20736 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 20736.

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 566 $99,778.00 314 $125,735.00
Business and Financial 101 $160,689.00 314 $68,269.00
Computer and Mathematical 152 $140,150.00 169 $116,169.00
Architecture and Engineering 58 $54,318.00 62 $82,279.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 52 $154,545.00
Community and Social Service 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 22 $0.00 25 $0.00
Educational and Library 28 $0.00 374 $53,370.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 41 $0.00 54 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 68 $0.00 310 $42,813.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 104 $40,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $132,586.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 101 $128,482.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $0.00 95 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $0.00 40 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 164 $19,113.00
Sales 128 $88,750.00 168 $48,598.00
Office and Administrative Support 97 $50,142.00 386 $49,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 461 $62,457.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 216 $63,485.00 0 $0.00
Production 7 $0.00 56 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $0.00 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 3,363 households in 20736, with an average household size of 2.79 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 2,800 families living in the 20736 zip code with an average family size of 3.06 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 20736:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,360 106 334 563
Average Household Size 3.14 2.22 3.1 1.26
Total Families 2,360 106 334 0
Average Household Size 3.13 1.97 2.98 0

Poverty

Of the 2,800 families living in 20736, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20736:

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 3,572 housing units in 20736.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,363 94.15%
Vacant 209 5.85%

5.46% of the total 3,572 housing units in 20736 are rental units. This is approximately 195 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,155 are occupied by the owner - or 88.33% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20736 is $1,424.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20736 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
    13
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    14
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    120
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    32
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    29
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20736 is $455,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20736 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
    27
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    306
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,569
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,235
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20736. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20736 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    170
  • 1940 to 1949
    45
  • 1950 to 1959
    130
  • 1960 to 1969
    116
  • 1970 to 1979
    501
  • 1980 to 1989
    933
  • 1990 to 1999
    671
  • 2000 to 2009
    773
  • 2010 to 2013
    233
  • 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 20736 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    114
  • 1 vehicle available
    473
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,198
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,578

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20736 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20736 that commute to work in a particular way.

38.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20736.

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
    65
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    649
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    380
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    463
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    235
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    41
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    167
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    150
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    289
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,109
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    928
  • 90 or more minutes
    210

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 20736 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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