21005 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21005, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21005 is a zip code in Harford County, Maryland, which covers District 2 and Halls Cross Roads, with a total population of 2,862 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 21005 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21005.

The estimated population of people living in 21005 is 2,862, with a median age of 29.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21005 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,862
+5.07%
+9.07%
2020
2,724
 -5.15% -
2019
2,872
+5.47%
-
2018
2,723
+3.77%
-
2017
2,624
 - -

Population of 21005 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21005 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
45.6%
46.8%
 -2.56%
Black/African American
39.7%
28.3%
 +40.28%
Native
0.7%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.6%
12.7%
 -16.54%
Asian
1.1%
4.5%
 -75.56%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
7.7%
 -71.43%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21005 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 21005 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21005 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21005 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 29.3 +0.34% 29.3 +13.13% 29.2 -1.02%
2020 29.2 +22.18% 25.9 +7.02% 29.5 +26.61%
2019 23.9 0% 24.2 +2.98% 23.3 -8.27%
2018 23.9 -0.83% 23.5 +2.17% 25.4 -6.96%
2017 24.1 - 23 - 27.3 -

The median age of the 21005 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 21005 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 9 239 -28.86% 208 +11.68% 175 227
10 to 19 320 -3.79% 161 +92.77% 293 356
20 to 29 588 -52.34% 166 -10.31% 309 148
30 to 39 175 +36.59% 196 +96.82% 246 347
40 to 49 84 +56.95% 195 -6.04% 133 173
50 to 59 132 +32.75% 80 +54.78% 176 117
60 to 69 19 +1396.62% 22 12.73% 89 22
70+ 32 +341.51% 7 +-4.76% 38 13

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21005 zip code is $128,393.00.

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 21005.

  • Under 25
    $29,063.00
  • 25 to 44
    $105,083.00
  • 45 to 64
    $137,137.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21005 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 21005, 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 21005 is currently $120,973.00.

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.

11.48% of households in 21005 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 21005 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    2.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.64%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.74%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    35.36%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21005 is $35,935.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21005 by the total population of 21005.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21005 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21005 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
    27.76%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.30%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17.50%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.56%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21005 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21005 zip over the age of 16 is 2,138.

Of those people, a total of 78.70% 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 21005 is 56.50%.

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 21005 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 327 33.30% 43.30%
20 to 24 years 299 75.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 158 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 323 91.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 432 86.10% 5.70%
45 to 54 years 285 87.70% 7.70%
55 to 59 years 152 100.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 106 93.40% 13.10%
65 to 74 years 16 31.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 40 37.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21005. 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 1,024 76.60% 10.90%
Black or African American 800 79.50% 3.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 21 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 45 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 76 85.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 172 76.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 243 87.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,018 76.40% 11.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21005 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 21005 is 1,207, with median earnings of $59,107.00.

Women in 21005 are earning approximately 50.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,207 $59,107.00
Male 616 $79,522.00
Female 591 $40,080.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21005 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 166 $78,566.00
Business and Financial 178 $69,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 73 $87,361.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $137,692.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 30 $34,706.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 13 $0.00
Healthcare Support 72 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 86 $106,204.00
Food Preparation and Serving 86 $5,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 41 $11,477.00
Office and Administrative Support 232 $41,216.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 40 $34,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 26 $0.00
Production 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 65 $63,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21005 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 21005.

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 127 $79,026.00 39 $73,162.00
Business and Financial 79 $74,485.00 99 $39,071.00
Computer and Mathematical 52 $91,923.00 21 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 32 $138,269.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 30 $34,706.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 72 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 86 $106,204.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 20 $0.00 66 $6,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 9 $0.00 32 $10,455.00
Office and Administrative Support 32 $84,722.00 200 $40,849.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 40 $34,167.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 65 $63,750.00 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 758 households in 21005, with an average household size of 3.37 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 553 families living in the 21005 zip code with an average family size of 4.15 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 21005:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 427 43 83 205
Average Household Size 4.6 3.56 2.69 1.03
Total Families 427 43 83 0
Average Household Size 4.6 3.02 2.45 0

Poverty

Of the 553 families living in 21005, 3.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21005:

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 926 housing units in 21005.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 758 81.86%
Vacant 168 18.14%

74.95% of the total 926 housing units in 21005 are rental units. This is approximately 694 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 13 are occupied by the owner - or 1.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21005 is $1,816.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21005 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
    51
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    8
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    9
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    522
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    117
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    21
  • $3,000 or more
    17

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21005 is $0.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21005 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
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    13
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21005. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21005 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    66
  • 1940 to 1949
    28
  • 1950 to 1959
    39
  • 1960 to 1969
    165
  • 1970 to 1979
    155
  • 1980 to 1989
    245
  • 1990 to 1999
    92
  • 2000 to 2009
    117
  • 2010 to 2013
    19
  • 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 21005 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    228
  • 2 vehicles available
    338
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    192

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21005 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21005 that commute to work in a particular way.

14.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21005.

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
    176
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    371
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    324
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    119
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    148
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    60
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    47
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    36
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    77
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    41
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    16
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21005 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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