20841 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20841, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20841 is a zip code in Montgomery County, Maryland, which covers District 2, District 6, and District 11, with a total population of 9,760 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 20841 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20841.

The estimated population of people living in 20841 is 9,760, with a median age of 46.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20841 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,760
 -16.52% -9.09%
2020
11,692
+2.18%
-
2019
11,443
+9.18%
-
2018
10,481
 -2.38% -
2017
10,736
 - -

Population of 20841 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20841 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
33.9%
32.1%
 +5.61%
Black/African American
10.7%
16%
 -33.13%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.2%
7.9%
 -21.52%
Asian
46.6%
41.5%
 +12.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
2.5%
 0.00%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20841 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 20841 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20841 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20841 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.2 +16.37% 41.2 +9.87% 48.3 +6.86%
2020 39.7 +0.51% 37.5 +0.81% 45.2 +7.11%
2019 39.5 -1.74% 37.2 -2.62% 42.2 -0.71%
2018 40.2 +4.42% 38.2 +2.14% 42.5 +6.78%
2017 38.5 - 37.4 - 39.8 -

The median age of the 20841 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 20841 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 9 802 -32.4% 749 -36.09% 541 384
10 to 19 813 1.6% 831 -27.13% 807 597
20 to 29 677 +10.43% 401 -70.75% 731 175
30 to 39 701 -4.97% 636 -10.46% 553 489
40 to 49 997 -28.91% 950 -14.45% 732 813
50 to 59 737 +24.42% 693 +19.95% 896 790
60 to 69 361 +66% 520 +17.48% 659 614
70+ 449 -2.37% 419 +29.73% 424 555

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20841 zip code is $167,353.00.

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 20841.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $162,955.00
  • 45 to 64
    $199,548.00
  • 65 and over
    $96,964.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20841 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 20841, 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 20841 is currently $195,196.00.

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.

41.40% of households in 20841 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 20841 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    4.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    5.21%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.69%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    41.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20841 is $58,932.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20841 by the total population of 20841.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20841 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20841 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
    36.28%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.71%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13.10%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.03%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20841 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20841 zip over the age of 16 is 7,896.

Of those people, a total of 65.00% 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 20841 is 62.10%.

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 20841 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 465 14.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 483 74.10% 9.20%
25 to 29 years 423 64.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 489 66.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 999 72.90% 3.10%
45 to 54 years 1,997 85.20% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 788 88.80% 12.30%
60 to 64 years 678 74.00% 1.20%
65 to 74 years 988 43.50% 7.40%
75 years and over 586 8.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20841. 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 3,121 65.40% 3.60%
Black or African American 961 41.00% 15.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 3,631 71.20% 3.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 49 24.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 134 76.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 410 52.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,868 66.80% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20841 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 20841 is 4,907, with median earnings of $82,382.00.

Women in 20841 are earning approximately 80.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,907 $82,382.00
Male 2,783 $96,761.00
Female 2,124 $78,065.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20841 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 649 $128,722.00
Business and Financial 547 $80,781.00
Computer and Mathematical 883 $127,989.00
Architecture and Engineering 198 $147,143.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 333 $103,661.00
Community and Social Service 76 $17,426.00
Legal 119 $107,625.00
Educational and Library 296 $89,817.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 103 $46,094.00
Healthcare Practitioners 136 $110,893.00
Healthcare Support 40 $65,577.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 81 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 28 $82,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 97 $29,712.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 103 $7,299.00
Personal Care and Service 261 $21,677.00
Sales 407 $53,696.00
Office and Administrative Support 342 $43,813.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 44 $184,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $125,511.00
Production 41 $123,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 35 $46,161.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20841 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 20841.

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 337 $130,609.00 312 $117,917.00
Business and Financial 291 $63,967.00 256 $94,605.00
Computer and Mathematical 654 $132,944.00 229 $110,813.00
Architecture and Engineering 162 $176,250.00 36 $122,813.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 215 $104,018.00 118 $99,286.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 71 $18,750.00
Legal 58 $142,188.00 61 $12,061.00
Educational and Library 108 $103,313.00 188 $87,622.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $0.00 77 $77,361.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $196,500.00 112 $103,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 40 $65,577.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $0.00 25 $3,594.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 36 $33,750.00 61 $28,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 47 $110,664.00 56 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 109 $20,396.00 152 $55,500.00
Sales 294 $67,721.00 113 $53,589.00
Office and Administrative Support 159 $16,125.00 183 $44,637.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 44 $184,375.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 28 $0.00 7 $0.00
Production 33 $137,574.00 8 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 33 $46,339.00 2 $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 2,920 households in 20841, with an average household size of 3.11 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 2,528 families living in the 20841 zip code with an average family size of 3.37 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 20841:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,264 128 136 392
Average Household Size 3.42 3.37 3.08 1.23
Total Families 2,264 128 136 0
Average Household Size 3.4 3.27 2.9 0

Poverty

Of the 2,528 families living in 20841, 4.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20841:

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 3,040 housing units in 20841.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,920 96.05%
Vacant 120 3.95%

3.68% of the total 3,040 housing units in 20841 are rental units. This is approximately 112 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,804 are occupied by the owner - or 92.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20841 is $2,600.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20841 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
    4
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    16
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    22
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    7
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    55
  • $3,000 or more
    12

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20841 is $604,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20841 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    22
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    25
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    104
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    24
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    551
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,925
  • $1,000,000 or more
    153

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20841. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20841 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    76
  • 1940 to 1949
    15
  • 1950 to 1959
    59
  • 1960 to 1969
    94
  • 1970 to 1979
    83
  • 1980 to 1989
    115
  • 1990 to 1999
    430
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,008
  • 2010 to 2013
    160
  • 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 20841 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    35
  • 1 vehicle available
    330
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,557
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    998

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20841 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20841 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20841.

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
    69
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    208
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    380
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    267
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    388
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    150
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    393
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    82
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    235
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    600
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    537
  • 90 or more minutes
    244

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 20841 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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