20784 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20784, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20784 is a zip code in Prince George's County, Maryland, which covers District 2, Bladensburg, District 20, and Lanham, with a total population of 32,355 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 20784 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20784.

The estimated population of people living in 20784 is 32,355, with a median age of 35.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20784 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
32,355
+6.5%
+6.03%
2020
30,381
+0.37%
-
2019
30,270
+0.28%
-
2018
30,184
 -1.09% -
2017
30,516
 - -

Population of 20784 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20784 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
5.8%
6.8%
 -14.71%
Black/African American
52.4%
56.3%
 -6.93%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
38%
32.2%
 +18.01%
Asian
1.4%
1.9%
 -26.32%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
2.4%
 -8.33%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20784 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 20784 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20784 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20784 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.5 -0.84% 36.2 +1.97% 34.9 -3.32%
2020 35.8 +2.29% 35.5 +1.72% 36.1 +2.85%
2019 35 +0.86% 34.9 -0.85% 35.1 +2.33%
2018 34.7 +1.17% 35.2 +4.76% 34.3 -2.28%
2017 34.3 - 33.6 - 35.1 -

The median age of the 20784 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 20784 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 2,192 +17.36% 2,326 -5.25% 2,589 2,155
10 to 19 1,922 +4.55% 2,010 +6.24% 1,996 2,107
20 to 29 2,468 -4.71% 2,054 -8.01% 2,333 1,889
30 to 39 2,468 +8.81% 2,343 +26.08% 2,652 3,003
40 to 49 2,105 +25.09% 1,996 -19.26% 2,639 1,622
50 to 59 2,038 -2.69% 2,125 -5.17% 1,966 2,007
60 to 69 1,376 +10.39% 1,459 +16.64% 1,524 1,715
70+ 616 +50.83% 1,018 +15.94% 975 1,183

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20784 zip code is $76,830.00.

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 20784.

  • Under 25
    $45,337.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,470.00
  • 45 to 64
    $85,196.00
  • 65 and over
    $68,209.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20784 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 20784, 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 20784 is currently $94,674.00.

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.

6.25% of households in 20784 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 20784 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.97%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.03%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.69%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.25%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20784 is $31,337.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20784 by the total population of 20784.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20784 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20784 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
    10.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.75%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20784 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20784 zip over the age of 16 is 24,805.

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 20784 is 65.80%.

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 20784 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,297 30.20% 29.10%
20 to 24 years 1,695 84.20% 16.00%
25 to 29 years 2,527 85.30% 13.60%
30 to 34 years 2,784 83.70% 11.50%
35 to 44 years 5,279 85.00% 10.90%
45 to 54 years 3,963 88.30% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 1,863 81.70% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 1,871 69.10% 6.70%
65 to 74 years 2,413 35.10% 6.30%
75 years and over 1,113 10.20% 12.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20784. 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 2,973 61.00% 3.60%
Black or African American 14,268 72.80% 12.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 62 67.70% 0.00%
Asian 377 71.60% 4.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 6,087 76.30% 6.10%
Two or more races 1,038 87.20% 7.50%
Hispanic or Latino 8,175 76.80% 6.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,680 50.50% 5.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20784 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 20784 is 16,310, with median earnings of $39,616.00.

Women in 20784 are earning approximately 90.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 16,310 $39,616.00
Male 9,082 $41,469.00
Female 7,228 $37,583.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20784 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 821 $63,262.00
Business and Financial 418 $57,396.00
Computer and Mathematical 359 $80,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 204 $87,705.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 60 $107,500.00
Community and Social Service 157 $56,719.00
Legal 125 $145,536.00
Educational and Library 626 $40,926.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 298 $53,021.00
Healthcare Practitioners 764 $47,500.00
Healthcare Support 1,253 $38,467.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 311 $33,250.00
Law Enforcement 205 $50,867.00
Food Preparation and Serving 920 $22,831.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,263 $29,405.00
Personal Care and Service 411 $24,279.00
Sales 1,467 $27,454.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,646 $41,486.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,630 $43,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 731 $49,453.00
Production 509 $32,137.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,374 $43,833.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20784 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 20784.

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 378 $64,634.00 443 $55,875.00
Business and Financial 95 $70,341.00 323 $56,823.00
Computer and Mathematical 163 $81,719.00 196 $80,100.00
Architecture and Engineering 177 $87,659.00 27 $88,125.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $65,114.00 33 $111,544.00
Community and Social Service 40 $34,138.00 117 $77,745.00
Legal 51 $64,293.00 74 $195,179.00
Educational and Library 150 $36,912.00 476 $41,667.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 230 $53,542.00 68 $46,806.00
Healthcare Practitioners 245 $36,806.00 519 $51,202.00
Healthcare Support 302 $42,093.00 951 $34,014.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 240 $34,214.00 71 $25,391.00
Law Enforcement 148 $51,573.00 57 $43,438.00
Food Preparation and Serving 332 $25,787.00 588 $22,197.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 571 $35,497.00 692 $22,255.00
Personal Care and Service 112 $23,553.00 299 $24,513.00
Sales 778 $35,234.00 689 $20,817.00
Office and Administrative Support 522 $39,189.00 1,124 $42,880.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,556 $43,083.00 74 $85,349.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 717 $50,625.00 14 $0.00
Production 385 $44,152.00 124 $25,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,227 $45,764.00 147 $24,792.00

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 10,120 households in 20784, with an average household size of 3.19 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 6,481 families living in the 20784 zip code with an average family size of 4 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 20784:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,133 654 1,694 3,639
Average Household Size 4.45 3.89 3.83 1.34
Total Families 4,133 654 1,694 0
Average Household Size 4.26 3.17 3.66 0

Poverty

Of the 6,481 families living in 20784, 7.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20784:

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 10,641 housing units in 20784.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,120 95.10%
Vacant 521 4.90%

39.57% of the total 10,641 housing units in 20784 are rental units. This is approximately 4,211 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,884 are occupied by the owner - or 55.30% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20784 is $1,624.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20784 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
    25
  • Less than $500
    40
  • $500 to $999
    182
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,397
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,957
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    553
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    65
  • $3,000 or more
    17

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20784 is $288,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20784 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    160
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    112
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    109
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    406
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,560
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,452
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    37
  • $1,000,000 or more
    48

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20784. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20784 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    279
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,417
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,879
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,965
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,643
  • 1980 to 1989
    629
  • 1990 to 1999
    338
  • 2000 to 2009
    421
  • 2010 to 2013
    70
  • 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 20784 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,159
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,414
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,315
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,232

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20784 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20784 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20784.

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
    132
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    654
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,185
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,718
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,414
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,040
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,312
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    612
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    922
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,244
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,470
  • 90 or more minutes
    462

Summary

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