20832 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20832, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20832 is a zip code in Montgomery County, Maryland, which covers District 8, with a total population of 25,852 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 20832 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20832.

The estimated population of people living in 20832 is 25,852, with a median age of 41.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20832 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,852
+1.67%
-3.71%
2020
25,427
 -3.82% -
2019
26,437
 -0.04% -
2018
26,448
 -1.49% -
2017
26,848
 - -

Population of 20832 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20832 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
56.5%
60.4%
 -6.46%
Black/African American
14.3%
11.4%
 +25.44%
Native
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Hispanic
10.3%
10.4%
 -0.96%
Asian
13.2%
13%
 +1.54%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.4%
3.6%
 +50.00%
Other
0.1%
0.7%
 -85.71%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20832 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 20832 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20832 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20832 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.3 0% 39.5 0% 43.1 -0.46%
2020 41.3 0% 39.5 -0.25% 43.3 +1.64%
2019 41.3 +1.23% 39.6 +0.51% 42.6 +2.16%
2018 40.8 -0.73% 39.4 +1.03% 41.7 -1.65%
2017 41.1 - 39 - 42.4 -

The median age of the 20832 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 20832 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 1,660 +9.1% 1,495 -3.2% 1,809 1,440
10 to 19 1,940 +2.85% 2,087 -9.31% 1,972 1,865
20 to 29 1,798 -24.95% 1,296 -13.79% 1,379 1,123
30 to 39 1,346 +6.49% 1,482 -10.58% 1,423 1,325
40 to 49 1,704 +12.16% 1,930 +4.6% 1,915 2,003
50 to 59 2,132 -23.68% 2,550 -15.87% 1,668 2,152
60 to 69 1,559 +2.3% 1,531 +8.24% 1,593 1,624
70+ 979 +17.8% 1,359 +3.71% 1,152 1,409

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20832 zip code is $155,516.00.

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 20832.

  • Under 25
    $123,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $159,682.00
  • 45 to 64
    $175,278.00
  • 65 and over
    $105,862.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20832 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 20832, 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 20832 is currently $177,138.00.

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.

32.63% of households in 20832 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 20832 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    5.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.34%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.55%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    18.55%
  • $200,000 or more
    32.63%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20832 is $59,211.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20832 by the total population of 20832.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20832 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20832 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
    28.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.20%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.69%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20832 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20832 zip over the age of 16 is 20,000.

Of those people, a total of 72.20% 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 20832 is 69.50%.

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 20832 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,234 37.70% 12.50%
20 to 24 years 1,479 75.50% 11.60%
25 to 29 years 1,023 88.50% 3.00%
30 to 34 years 1,233 89.70% 2.60%
35 to 44 years 3,472 91.60% 1.40%
45 to 54 years 3,816 91.30% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 1,965 88.40% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 1,708 75.00% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 2,591 39.10% 1.40%
75 years and over 1,479 10.80% 6.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20832. 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 12,386 72.10% 1.90%
Black or African American 2,730 69.20% 8.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 143 77.60% 0.00%
Asian 2,784 68.50% 2.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 720 79.30% 1.90%
Two or more races 1,237 83.40% 9.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,921 77.30% 4.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,629 71.70% 1.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20832 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 20832 is 13,907, with median earnings of $67,732.00.

Women in 20832 are earning approximately 83.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,907 $67,732.00
Male 7,257 $75,474.00
Female 6,650 $62,762.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20832 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 2,034 $117,162.00
Business and Financial 1,470 $107,586.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,189 $120,809.00
Architecture and Engineering 471 $102,583.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 292 $111,397.00
Community and Social Service 254 $51,196.00
Legal 367 $136,542.00
Educational and Library 1,207 $60,993.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 401 $19,013.00
Healthcare Practitioners 869 $82,944.00
Healthcare Support 303 $40,794.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 145 $61,118.00
Law Enforcement 123 $128,958.00
Food Preparation and Serving 422 $14,268.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 255 $26,354.00
Personal Care and Service 346 $18,295.00
Sales 941 $61,024.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,445 $43,631.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 35 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 354 $54,234.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 303 $56,076.00
Production 242 $39,211.00
Transportation and Material Moving 247 $38,125.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20832 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 20832.

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 985 $134,205.00 1,049 $94,511.00
Business and Financial 722 $116,857.00 748 $96,563.00
Computer and Mathematical 844 $128,056.00 345 $117,847.00
Architecture and Engineering 411 $104,417.00 60 $74,792.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 132 $130,250.00 160 $110,662.00
Community and Social Service 127 $50,096.00 127 $65,096.00
Legal 226 $169,583.00 141 $118,839.00
Educational and Library 295 $64,375.00 912 $59,054.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 194 $18,777.00 207 $20,057.00
Healthcare Practitioners 266 $88,889.00 603 $76,921.00
Healthcare Support 74 $2,499.00 229 $41,055.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 127 $44,875.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 70 $130,000.00 53 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 230 $13,302.00 192 $15,292.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 131 $32,721.00 124 $21,127.00
Personal Care and Service 81 $10,202.00 265 $22,411.00
Sales 560 $62,446.00 381 $41,792.00
Office and Administrative Support 580 $44,762.00 865 $43,065.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $0.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 332 $53,790.00 22 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 303 $56,076.00 0 $0.00
Production 207 $38,224.00 35 $44,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 187 $49,625.00 60 $2,499.00

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 8,485 households in 20832, with an average household size of 3.04 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 7,016 families living in the 20832 zip code with an average family size of 3.38 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 20832:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,761 296 959 1,469
Average Household Size 3.51 2.88 3.06 1.21
Total Families 5,761 296 959 0
Average Household Size 3.48 2.88 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 7,016 families living in 20832, 1.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20832:

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 8,617 housing units in 20832.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,485 98.47%
Vacant 132 1.53%

11.99% of the total 8,617 housing units in 20832 are rental units. This is approximately 1,033 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,409 are occupied by the owner - or 85.98% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20832 is $2,044.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20832 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
    43
  • Less than $500
    83
  • $500 to $999
    112
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    95
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    189
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    431
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    76
  • $3,000 or more
    47

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20832 is $509,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20832 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    51
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    87
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    59
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    183
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    585
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,620
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,646
  • $1,000,000 or more
    178

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20832. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20832 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    137
  • 1940 to 1949
    52
  • 1950 to 1959
    181
  • 1960 to 1969
    449
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,600
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,278
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,903
  • 2000 to 2009
    621
  • 2010 to 2013
    356
  • 2014 or later
    40

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 20832 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    211
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,755
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,103
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,416

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20832 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20832 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20832.

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
    130
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    707
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    708
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    483
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,733
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    764
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,158
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    667
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    633
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,173
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,604
  • 90 or more minutes
    406

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 20832 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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