21074 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21074, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21074 is a zip code in Baltimore County and Carroll County, Maryland, which covers District 5, District 6, District 6, Manchester, District 8, and Hampstead, with a total population of 14,887 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 21074 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21074.

The estimated population of people living in 21074 is 14,887, with a median age of 40.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21074 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,887
 -0.31% -0.51%
2020
14,933
 -1.54% -
2019
15,166
+1.98%
-
2018
14,872
 -0.61% -
2017
14,964
 - -

Population of 21074 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21074 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
89.2%
92.4%
 -3.46%
Black/African American
2.8%
1.5%
 +86.67%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.1%
2.8%
 -25.00%
Asian
3%
1.9%
 +57.89%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
1.1%
 +81.82%
Other
0.8%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21074 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 21074 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21074 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21074 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.9 -0.49% 40.8 +8.51% 41.1 -10.07%
2020 41.1 +0.24% 37.6 -6% 45.7 +6.28%
2019 41 -3.07% 40 -0.74% 43 -2.71%
2018 42.3 -0.47% 40.3 -2.42% 44.2 +1.61%
2017 42.5 - 41.3 - 43.5 -

The median age of the 21074 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 21074 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 9 934 -30.28% 630 +14.39% 678 713
10 to 19 845 +4.11% 1,194 +7.51% 876 1,266
20 to 29 1,023 -3.4% 838 -4.37% 981 783
30 to 39 682 +28.38% 858 +17.73% 887 1,015
40 to 49 1,226 -21.12% 1,080 -36% 975 709
50 to 59 1,214 -13.68% 1,377 +7.11% 1,035 1,422
60 to 69 794 +35.97% 805 +24.49% 1,110 1,011
70+ 559 +5.79% 905 -4.17% 585 841

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21074 zip code is $87,679.00.

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 21074.

  • Under 25
    $44,770.00
  • 25 to 44
    $112,552.00
  • 45 to 64
    $111,107.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,843.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21074 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 21074, 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 21074 is currently $110,962.00.

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.

11.82% of households in 21074 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 21074 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.57%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.75%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21074 is $45,089.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21074 by the total population of 21074.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21074 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21074 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
    12.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.05%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.10%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21074 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21074 zip over the age of 16 is 12,156.

Of those people, a total of 73.10% 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 21074 is 69.10%.

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 21074 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 802 53.50% 11.40%
20 to 24 years 657 93.90% 2.30%
25 to 29 years 1,107 95.10% 7.10%
30 to 34 years 825 96.00% 12.10%
35 to 44 years 1,743 91.90% 4.70%
45 to 54 years 1,977 87.10% 0.30%
55 to 59 years 1,498 83.80% 13.20%
60 to 64 years 1,199 77.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,398 28.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 950 9.90% 10.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21074. 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 11,180 73.70% 5.30%
Black or African American 269 60.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 22 54.50% 0.00%
Asian 407 57.20% 23.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 91 54.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 187 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 186 65.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,035 73.80% 5.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21074 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 21074 is 8,395, with median earnings of $54,063.00.

Women in 21074 are earning approximately 63.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,395 $54,063.00
Male 4,316 $63,640.00
Female 4,079 $40,188.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21074 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 1,133 $85,729.00
Business and Financial 672 $82,778.00
Computer and Mathematical 445 $101,573.00
Architecture and Engineering 168 $67,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 53 $0.00
Community and Social Service 258 $60,500.00
Legal 145 $59,938.00
Educational and Library 499 $48,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $59,028.00
Healthcare Practitioners 454 $75,192.00
Healthcare Support 166 $25,833.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 172 $70,357.00
Law Enforcement 103 $93,717.00
Food Preparation and Serving 174 $5,909.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 154 $52,909.00
Personal Care and Service 284 $9,274.00
Sales 522 $16,667.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,028 $41,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 724 $58,356.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 431 $53,250.00
Production 287 $44,393.00
Transportation and Material Moving 259 $22,065.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21074 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 21074.

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 606 $100,185.00 527 $72,891.00
Business and Financial 354 $89,524.00 318 $56,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 311 $107,639.00 134 $87,045.00
Architecture and Engineering 107 $66,250.00 61 $67,939.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $0.00 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 47 $0.00 211 $39,574.00
Legal 69 $74,688.00 76 $56,111.00
Educational and Library 57 $64,875.00 442 $35,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $59,028.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 69 $116,932.00 385 $70,096.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00 154 $27,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 147 $71,845.00 25 $0.00
Law Enforcement 103 $93,717.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 68 $13,125.00 106 $5,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 154 $52,909.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00 264 $9,242.00
Sales 279 $52,986.00 243 $6,420.00
Office and Administrative Support 185 $48,839.00 843 $39,009.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 724 $58,356.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 431 $53,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 152 $61,583.00 135 $28,780.00
Transportation and Material Moving 188 $22,331.00 71 $6,972.00

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 6,005 households in 21074, with an average household size of 2.48 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 4,046 families living in the 21074 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 21074:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,244 242 560 1,959
Average Household Size 3.16 2.73 3.06 1.14
Total Families 3,244 242 560 0
Average Household Size 3.15 2.26 2.76 0

Poverty

Of the 4,046 families living in 21074, 3.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21074:

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 6,155 housing units in 21074.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,005 97.56%
Vacant 150 2.44%

12.48% of the total 6,155 housing units in 21074 are rental units. This is approximately 768 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,187 are occupied by the owner - or 84.27% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21074 is $971.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21074 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
    50
  • Less than $500
    106
  • $500 to $999
    317
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    239
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    37
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    57
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    12
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21074 is $300,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21074 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    80
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    56
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    166
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    196
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,096
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,121
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    432
  • $1,000,000 or more
    40

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21074. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21074 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    551
  • 1940 to 1949
    67
  • 1950 to 1959
    241
  • 1960 to 1969
    610
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,069
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,232
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,567
  • 2000 to 2009
    658
  • 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 21074 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    225
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,462
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,151
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,167

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21074 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21074 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21074.

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
    148
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    551
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    441
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    687
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,041
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    516
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    774
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    532
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    291
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    901
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,178
  • 90 or more minutes
    481

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21074 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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