21146 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21146, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21146 is a zip code in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, which covers District 3, District 4, and District 5, with a total population of 28,410 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 21146 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21146.

The estimated population of people living in 21146 is 28,410, with a median age of 42.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21146 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,410
+2.81%
+1.88%
2020
27,634
+0.29%
-
2019
27,555
 -1.61% -
2018
28,006
+0.43%
-
2017
27,887
 - -

Population of 21146 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21146 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
87.6%
89.9%
 -2.56%
Black/African American
2.4%
3.1%
 -22.58%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.1%
3%
 +3.33%
Asian
2.4%
1.6%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
2.1%
 +90.48%
Other
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21146 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 21146 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21146 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21146 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.4 +1.44% 38.7 -1.28% 45.6 +3.17%
2020 41.8 -1.65% 39.2 -4.85% 44.2 +0.68%
2019 42.5 -0.7% 41.2 -1.67% 43.9 0%
2018 42.8 +0.23% 41.9 +0.48% 43.9 +0.46%
2017 42.7 - 41.7 - 43.7 -

The median age of the 21146 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 21146 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 1,872 +28.22% 1,739 -5.94% 2,353 1,629
10 to 19 2,226 +2.23% 2,357 -21.2% 2,254 1,845
20 to 29 1,194 -8.54% 839 -16.22% 1,071 687
30 to 39 1,303 +39.78% 1,381 +17.7% 1,899 1,590
40 to 49 1,957 -11.04% 2,363 -15.62% 1,746 1,998
50 to 59 2,179 -3.01% 2,329 -2.6% 2,086 2,261
60 to 69 1,392 +14.11% 1,609 +10.83% 1,590 1,790
70+ 1,420 +14.57% 1,727 +14.04% 1,629 1,982

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21146 zip code is $157,655.00.

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 21146.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $178,313.00
  • 45 to 64
    $191,375.00
  • 65 and over
    $83,732.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21146 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 21146, 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 21146 is currently $192,713.00.

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.

36.21% of households in 21146 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 21146 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.16%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.29%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.44%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.58%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.88%
  • $200,000 or more
    36.21%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21146 is $67,637.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21146 by the total population of 21146.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21146 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21146 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
    30.24%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.47%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20.17%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.94%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21146 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21146 zip over the age of 16 is 21,874.

Of those people, a total of 69.30% 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 21146 is 66.10%.

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 21146 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,545 43.90% 4.70%
20 to 24 years 1,076 71.80% 6.50%
25 to 29 years 682 97.70% 2.40%
30 to 34 years 1,395 82.60% 6.10%
35 to 44 years 4,099 93.00% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 3,979 89.30% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 2,107 84.80% 0.80%
60 to 64 years 2,364 71.90% 3.30%
65 to 74 years 2,446 36.50% 0.80%
75 years and over 2,181 6.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21146. 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 19,746 69.50% 2.80%
Black or African American 728 64.30% 6.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 508 62.40% 7.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 191 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 701 65.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 557 74.50% 5.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,410 69.50% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21146 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 21146 is 14,467, with median earnings of $78,453.00.

Women in 21146 are earning approximately 69.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,467 $78,453.00
Male 7,855 $95,446.00
Female 6,612 $66,554.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21146 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 2,425 $127,995.00
Business and Financial 1,450 $101,275.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,199 $135,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 477 $133,203.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 189 $51,875.00
Community and Social Service 237 $43,199.00
Legal 351 $84,583.00
Educational and Library 1,234 $64,188.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 225 $105,721.00
Healthcare Practitioners 960 $87,650.00
Healthcare Support 220 $15,882.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 241 $101,463.00
Law Enforcement 136 $67,381.00
Food Preparation and Serving 439 $6,657.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 171 $40,457.00
Personal Care and Service 268 $7,708.00
Sales 1,564 $61,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,125 $24,842.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 756 $63,309.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 303 $70,919.00
Production 254 $74,212.00
Transportation and Material Moving 132 $34,848.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21146 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 21146.

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 1,245 $145,859.00 1,180 $105,096.00
Business and Financial 732 $104,219.00 718 $100,735.00
Computer and Mathematical 915 $144,083.00 284 $93,548.00
Architecture and Engineering 398 $134,219.00 79 $71,146.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 88 $96,736.00 101 $43,177.00
Community and Social Service 102 $40,375.00 135 $69,018.00
Legal 204 $147,222.00 147 $63,045.00
Educational and Library 326 $64,762.00 908 $63,983.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 91 $108,882.00 134 $31,090.00
Healthcare Practitioners 226 $190,147.00 734 $87,600.00
Healthcare Support 121 $6,510.00 99 $19,528.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 211 $102,261.00 30 $0.00
Law Enforcement 83 $57,036.00 53 $118,224.00
Food Preparation and Serving 198 $7,245.00 241 $4,350.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 100 $27,176.00 71 $40,793.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00 245 $5,859.00
Sales 937 $61,968.00 627 $42,961.00
Office and Administrative Support 485 $6,650.00 640 $31,798.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 756 $63,309.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 233 $77,774.00 70 $46,944.00
Production 164 $73,562.00 90 $103,314.00
Transportation and Material Moving 113 $34,129.00 19 $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 9,990 households in 21146, with an average household size of 2.82 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 7,818 families living in the 21146 zip code with an average family size of 3.22 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 21146:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,684 290 844 2,172
Average Household Size 3.35 2.98 2.77 1.22
Total Families 6,684 290 844 0
Average Household Size 3.33 2.53 2.59 0

Poverty

Of the 7,818 families living in 21146, 1.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21146:

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 10,508 housing units in 21146.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,990 95.07%
Vacant 518 4.93%

9.04% of the total 10,508 housing units in 21146 are rental units. This is approximately 950 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,028 are occupied by the owner - or 85.92% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21146 is $1,444.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21146 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
    12
  • Less than $500
    27
  • $500 to $999
    21
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    482
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    55
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    162
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    47
  • $3,000 or more
    156

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21146 is $568,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21146 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    34
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    41
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    281
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,074
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4,817
  • $1,000,000 or more
    760

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21146. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21146 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    342
  • 1940 to 1949
    231
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,132
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,477
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,717
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,978
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,141
  • 2000 to 2009
    802
  • 2010 to 2013
    664
  • 2014 or later
    24

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 21146 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    191
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,618
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,846
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,335

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21146 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21146 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21146.

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
    651
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    759
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    779
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,083
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,616
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,300
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,856
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    649
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    469
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,470
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    851
  • 90 or more minutes
    481

Summary

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