21017 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21017, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21017 is a zip code in Harford County, Maryland, which covers District 1 and Abingdon, with a total population of 5,816 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 21017 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21017.

The estimated population of people living in 21017 is 5,816, with a median age of 36.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21017 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,816
 -3.61% -14.13%
2020
6,034
 -13.59% -
2019
6,983
+5.85%
-
2018
6,597
 -2.6% -
2017
6,773
 - -

Population of 21017 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21017 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
64.5%
57.6%
 +11.98%
Black/African American
21.9%
26.9%
 -18.59%
Native
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
5.3%
6.7%
 -20.90%
Asian
2%
3.4%
 -41.18%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.8%
4.8%
 +20.83%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21017 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 21017 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21017 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21017 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.7 +4.86% 33 +0.92% 37.9 -6.42%
2020 35 +2.94% 32.7 -0.61% 40.5 +16.38%
2019 34 -2.86% 32.9 -3.24% 34.8 -1.42%
2018 35 +2.94% 34 +2.1% 35.3 +2.02%
2017 34 - 33.3 - 34.6 -

The median age of the 21017 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 21017 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 9 522 -50.22% 462 -9.84% 302 380
10 to 19 380 +10.13% 342 -42.31% 399 199
20 to 29 453 +12.77% 585 -29.86% 475 400
30 to 39 539 1.39% 691 6.73% 533 646
40 to 49 464 -85.55% 447 -15.28% 156 369
50 to 59 376 +13.99% 524 -27.9% 426 388
60 to 69 302 -23.86% 216 +51.9% 228 326
70+ 125 +60.64% 345 +9.37% 213 376

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21017 zip code is $82,794.00.

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 21017.

  • Under 25
    $80,598.00
  • 25 to 44
    $87,098.00
  • 45 to 64
    $95,282.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,208.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21017 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 21017, 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 21017 is currently $89,819.00.

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.

3.31% of households in 21017 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 21017 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.05%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    25.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.81%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21017 is $37,862.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21017 by the total population of 21017.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21017 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21017 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
    12.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29.33%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.71%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21017 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21017 zip over the age of 16 is 4,756.

Of those people, a total of 75.80% 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 21017 is 72.40%.

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 21017 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 220 69.50% 16.30%
20 to 24 years 423 83.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 452 92.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 609 98.50% 9.40%
35 to 44 years 914 94.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 564 95.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 431 67.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 320 77.80% 3.20%
65 to 74 years 458 26.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 365 2.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21017. 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 3,324 78.20% 2.70%
Black or African American 1,116 69.40% 1.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 93 57.00% 9.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 24 100.00% 0.00%
Other 46 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 153 70.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 212 71.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,235 79.00% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21017 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 21017 is 3,442, with median earnings of $44,898.00.

Women in 21017 are earning approximately 80.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,442 $44,898.00
Male 1,616 $51,136.00
Female 1,826 $41,317.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21017 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 254 $81,964.00
Business and Financial 171 $73,618.00
Computer and Mathematical 223 $86,520.00
Architecture and Engineering 144 $85,789.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $92,375.00
Community and Social Service 94 $52,895.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 217 $39,542.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 145 $60,434.00
Healthcare Support 152 $33,967.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $76,688.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 114 $15,119.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 172 $29,559.00
Personal Care and Service 164 $41,917.00
Sales 399 $40,303.00
Office and Administrative Support 475 $41,329.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 160 $45,741.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 59 $64,042.00
Production 143 $62,386.00
Transportation and Material Moving 14 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21017 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 21017.

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 142 $79,357.00 112 $88,214.00
Business and Financial 57 $59,625.00 114 $73,816.00
Computer and Mathematical 98 $76,548.00 125 $87,061.00
Architecture and Engineering 131 $86,645.00 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 31 $91,375.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 94 $52,895.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $0.00 208 $39,881.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00 25 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 145 $60,434.00
Healthcare Support 18 $0.00 134 $33,667.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $77,375.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 30 $0.00 84 $9,783.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 108 $29,088.00 64 $55,338.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00 151 $41,375.00
Sales 295 $41,318.00 104 $30,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 85 $37,386.00 390 $41,349.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 160 $45,741.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 59 $64,042.00 0 $0.00
Production 143 $62,386.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 14 $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 2,384 households in 21017, with an average household size of 2.39 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 1,421 families living in the 21017 zip code with an average family size of 2.97 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 21017:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,105 30 286 963
Average Household Size 2.78 1.73 3.95 1.49
Total Families 1,105 30 286 0
Average Household Size 2.78 1.73 3.8 0

Poverty

Of the 1,421 families living in 21017, 1.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21017:

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 2,455 housing units in 21017.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,384 97.11%
Vacant 71 2.89%

32.75% of the total 2,455 housing units in 21017 are rental units. This is approximately 804 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,580 are occupied by the owner - or 64.36% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21017 is $1,654.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21017 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    11
  • $500 to $999
    30
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    238
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    399
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    84
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    42
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21017 is $195,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21017 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    10
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    231
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    619
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    420
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    254
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    46
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21017. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21017 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    55
  • 1940 to 1949
    11
  • 1950 to 1959
    27
  • 1960 to 1969
    28
  • 1970 to 1979
    114
  • 1980 to 1989
    895
  • 1990 to 1999
    947
  • 2000 to 2009
    343
  • 2010 to 2013
    35
  • 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 21017 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,032
  • 2 vehicles available
    960
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    392

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21017 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21017 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21017.

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
    230
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    447
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    397
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    347
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    277
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    391
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    208
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    124
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    509
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    163
  • 90 or more minutes
    192

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21017 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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