21154 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21154, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21154 is a zip code in Harford County, Maryland, which covers District 4, Marshall, District 5, and Dublin, with a total population of 7,002 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 21154 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21154.

The estimated population of people living in 21154 is 7,002, with a median age of 49.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21154 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,002
+8.27%
+16.56%
2020
6,467
+11.42%
-
2019
5,804
 -1.81% -
2018
5,911
 -1.6% -
2017
6,007
 - -

Population of 21154 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21154 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
94.1%
95.1%
 -1.05%
Black/African American
3.6%
0.4%
 +800.00%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0.4%
3.1%
 -87.10%
Asian
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
0.7%
 +85.71%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21154 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 21154 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21154 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21154 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.8 -1.39% 48.2 -1.83% 50.7 -5.06%
2020 50.5 +1.41% 49.1 +0.41% 53.4 +6.37%
2019 49.8 +4.4% 48.9 +9.89% 50.2 -0.2%
2018 47.7 +5.3% 44.5 +7.49% 50.3 +4.57%
2017 45.3 - 41.4 - 48.1 -

The median age of the 21154 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 21154 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 9 398 4.64% 286 -79.66% 375 113
10 to 19 367 +63.07% 329 +41.28% 600 470
20 to 29 288 +27.04% 278 +27.05% 365 341
30 to 39 369 3.68% 281 +1.6% 364 284
40 to 49 381 -30.15% 447 -19.71% 270 354
50 to 59 488 +47.03% 560 +26.76% 751 718
60 to 69 443 +24.34% 358 +31.51% 554 484
70+ 217 +84.2% 517 8.44% 442 517

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21154 zip code is $101,103.00.

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 21154.

  • Under 25
    $53,832.00
  • 25 to 44
    $113,021.00
  • 45 to 64
    $161,719.00
  • 65 and over
    $66,071.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21154 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 21154, 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 21154 is currently $124,411.00.

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.

19.60% of households in 21154 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 21154 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.81%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.53%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21154 is $43,672.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21154 by the total population of 21154.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21154 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21154 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
    12.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.36%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.06%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21154 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21154 zip over the age of 16 is 6,052.

Of those people, a total of 59.90% 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 21154 is 58.50%.

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 21154 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 608 55.10% 6.30%
20 to 24 years 503 74.20% 16.90%
25 to 29 years 203 80.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 279 43.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 654 79.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,004 84.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 804 84.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 519 56.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 871 31.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 607 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21154. 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 5,778 61.50% 2.40%
Black or African American 174 13.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 43 65.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 14 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 43 48.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 26 46.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,766 61.40% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21154 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 21154 is 3,541, with median earnings of $54,451.00.

Women in 21154 are earning approximately 54.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,541 $54,451.00
Male 1,905 $66,282.00
Female 1,636 $36,136.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21154 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 422 $99,167.00
Business and Financial 154 $95,577.00
Computer and Mathematical 74 $132,609.00
Architecture and Engineering 86 $87,604.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 39 $82,784.00
Legal 79 $0.00
Educational and Library 194 $53,594.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 275 $76,827.00
Healthcare Support 84 $9,167.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00
Law Enforcement 39 $68,359.00
Food Preparation and Serving 123 $30,335.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 162 $39,154.00
Personal Care and Service 62 $20,900.00
Sales 352 $22,188.00
Office and Administrative Support 536 $33,702.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 276 $63,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 222 $53,918.00
Production 166 $41,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 54 $123,864.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21154 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 21154.

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 327 $126,607.00 95 $74,632.00
Business and Financial 49 $113,063.00 105 $61,594.00
Computer and Mathematical 67 $132,989.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 72 $88,333.00 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00 27 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 79 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $0.00 178 $53,438.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 50 $167,143.00 225 $67,159.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 84 $9,167.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $69,453.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $9,306.00 97 $31,128.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 162 $39,154.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $0.00 40 $22,000.00
Sales 223 $62,344.00 129 $20,344.00
Office and Administrative Support 82 $69,554.00 454 $32,596.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 261 $62,813.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 222 $53,918.00 0 $0.00
Production 118 $57,353.00 48 $28,889.00
Transportation and Material Moving 54 $123,864.00 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 2,429 households in 21154, with an average household size of 2.87 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 1,984 families living in the 21154 zip code with an average family size of 3.2 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 21154:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,772 92 120 445
Average Household Size 3.18 3.91 3.78 1.19
Total Families 1,772 92 120 0
Average Household Size 3.16 3.72 3.42 0

Poverty

Of the 1,984 families living in 21154, 4.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21154:

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 2,703 housing units in 21154.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,429 89.86%
Vacant 274 10.14%

4.99% of the total 2,703 housing units in 21154 are rental units. This is approximately 135 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,262 are occupied by the owner - or 83.68% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21154 is $1,253.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21154 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
    32
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    59
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    46
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    30
  • $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 21154 is $351,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21154 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    164
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    45
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    155
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    475
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    844
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    511
  • $1,000,000 or more
    46

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21154. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21154 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    379
  • 1940 to 1949
    69
  • 1950 to 1959
    157
  • 1960 to 1969
    236
  • 1970 to 1979
    245
  • 1980 to 1989
    469
  • 1990 to 1999
    471
  • 2000 to 2009
    566
  • 2010 to 2013
    111
  • 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 21154 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    87
  • 1 vehicle available
    317
  • 2 vehicles available
    898
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,127

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21154 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21154 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21154.

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
    7
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    152
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    105
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    188
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    553
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    209
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    284
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    156
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    213
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    649
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    240
  • 90 or more minutes
    202

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21154 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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