21132 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21132, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21132 is a zip code in Harford County, Maryland, which covers District 4, Marshall, District 5, and Dublin, with a total population of 3,115 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 21132 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21132.

The estimated population of people living in 21132 is 3,115, with a median age of 38.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21132 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,115
 -1.49% +6.50%
2020
3,162
 -2.17% -
2019
3,232
 -3.87% -
2018
3,362
+14.94%
-
2017
2,925
 - -

Population of 21132 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21132 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
99.8%
98.4%
 +1.42%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0.6%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.2%
1%
 -80.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21132 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 21132 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21132 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21132 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.9 -1.27% 40.2 -0.5% 38.6 +0.26%
2020 39.4 +2.34% 40.4 -8.18% 38.5 +10.95%
2019 38.5 -6.78% 44 -2.65% 34.7 -9.4%
2018 41.3 -9.43% 45.2 -2.8% 38.3 -15.08%
2017 45.6 - 46.5 - 45.1 -

The median age of the 21132 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 21132 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 9 108 +180.94% 112 +81.99% 395 222
10 to 19 196 -27.56% 317 0.58% 144 276
20 to 29 166 -20.56% 200 2.61% 133 172
30 to 39 64 +65.45% 74 +75.11% 98 125
40 to 49 221 -52.58% 228 -8.83% 115 205
50 to 59 302 +20.28% 371 -6.21% 363 343
60 to 69 167 +33% 166 -25.31% 174 89
70+ 126 +17.49% 107 +15.33% 146 115

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21132 zip code is $136,488.00.

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 21132.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $131,667.00
  • 45 to 64
    $147,905.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,156.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21132 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 21132, 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 21132 is currently $139,905.00.

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.

17.28% of households in 21132 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 21132 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    3.57%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.02%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    32.77%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.20%
  • $200,000 or more
    17.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21132 is $45,524.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21132 by the total population of 21132.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21132 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21132 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
    15.96%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.61%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.82%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21132 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21132 zip over the age of 16 is 2,297.

Of those people, a total of 67.80% 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 21132 is 67.20%.

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 21132 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 219 12.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 118 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 187 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 145 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 294 78.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 437 87.00% 3.90%
55 to 59 years 373 78.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 186 89.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 251 4.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 87 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21132. 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 2,291 68.00% 1.00%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 6 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,291 68.00% 1.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21132 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 21132 is 1,543, with median earnings of $56,194.00.

Women in 21132 are earning approximately 48.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,543 $56,194.00
Male 813 $75,288.00
Female 730 $36,480.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21132 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 241 $121,250.00
Business and Financial 37 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 74 $205,612.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 70 $75,952.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 119 $82,818.00
Healthcare Support 21 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 53 $59,044.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 31 $38,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 80 $11,144.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00
Sales 107 $36,513.00
Office and Administrative Support 196 $25,781.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 69 $118,341.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 132 $47,353.00
Production 207 $55,544.00
Transportation and Material Moving 21 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21132 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 21132.

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 167 $161,553.00 74 $84,375.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 37 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 60 $0.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 22 $0.00 48 $57,105.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 29 $0.00 90 $83,093.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 47 $58,603.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9 $0.00 22 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 17 $0.00 63 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Sales 19 $0.00 88 $36,096.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 196 $25,781.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 69 $118,341.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 132 $47,353.00 0 $0.00
Production 178 $55,971.00 29 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 21 $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 1,007 households in 21132, with an average household size of 3.09 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 906 families living in the 21132 zip code with an average family size of 3.23 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 21132:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 716 110 80 101
Average Household Size 3.23 2.99 4.13 1.42
Total Families 716 110 80 0
Average Household Size 3.16 2.99 4.13 0

Poverty

Of the 906 families living in 21132, 11.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21132:

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 1,090 housing units in 21132.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,007 92.39%
Vacant 83 7.61%

0.83% of the total 1,090 housing units in 21132 are rental units. This is approximately 9 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 998 are occupied by the owner - or 91.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21132 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21132 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
    0
  • $500 to $999
    9
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21132 is $429,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21132 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    20
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    154
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    550
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    246
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21132. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21132 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    68
  • 1940 to 1949
    15
  • 1950 to 1959
    23
  • 1960 to 1969
    102
  • 1970 to 1979
    225
  • 1980 to 1989
    157
  • 1990 to 1999
    247
  • 2000 to 2009
    205
  • 2010 to 2013
    30
  • 2014 or later
    18

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 21132 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    72
  • 1 vehicle available
    104
  • 2 vehicles available
    196
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    635

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21132 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21132 that commute to work in a particular way.

39.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21132.

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
    9
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    50
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    135
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    76
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    157
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    91
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    126
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    47
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    151
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    179
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    334
  • 90 or more minutes
    52

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21132 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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