21550 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21550, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21550 is a zip code in Garrett County, Maryland, which covers District 1, Swanton, District 6, Sang Run, District 7, East Oakland, District 8, Red House, District 10, Deer Park, District 14, West Oakland, District 16, and Mountain Lake Park, with a total population of 14,160 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 21550 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21550.

The estimated population of people living in 21550 is 14,160, with a median age of 46.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21550 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,160
 -1.17% -2.37%
2020
14,327
+1.78%
-
2019
14,077
 -0.25% -
2018
14,112
 -2.7% -
2017
14,504
 - -

Population of 21550 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21550 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
96.9%
96.4%
 +0.52%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1%
0.8%
 +25.00%
Asian
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
1.7%
 -58.82%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21550 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 21550 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21550 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21550 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.9 +0.64% 41.6 -4.81% 49 +1.24%
2020 46.6 -1.27% 43.7 -2.89% 48.4 -0.41%
2019 47.2 +1.07% 45 +1.35% 48.6 +0.21%
2018 46.7 +2.19% 44.4 +1.14% 48.5 +1.25%
2017 45.7 - 43.9 - 47.9 -

The median age of the 21550 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 21550 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 9 710 +21.5% 520 +46.29% 835 803
10 to 19 887 -23.31% 810 -42.56% 691 506
20 to 29 844 +7.36% 868 0.29% 900 857
30 to 39 787 +17.72% 552 +42.73% 894 806
40 to 49 959 -44.64% 1,197 -39.88% 566 776
50 to 59 998 +6.75% 1,123 0% 1,065 1,122
60 to 69 1,064 -24.76% 1,004 +20.36% 817 1,217
70+ 863 +27.44% 1,318 -9.87% 1,119 1,186

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21550 zip code is $57,778.00.

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 21550.

  • Under 25
    $68,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,583.00
  • 45 to 64
    $56,373.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,425.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21550 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 21550, 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 21550 is currently $86,564.00.

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.

6.23% of households in 21550 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 21550 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.91%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.68%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.85%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.85%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.23%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.23%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21550 is $36,413.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21550 by the total population of 21550.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21550 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21550 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
    12.35%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.60%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.05%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.38%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21550 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21550 zip over the age of 16 is 11,832.

Of those people, a total of 60.10% 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 21550 is 58.00%.

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 21550 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 507 34.70% 2.80%
20 to 24 years 784 86.60% 5.70%
25 to 29 years 973 78.70% 8.00%
30 to 34 years 749 92.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,494 85.00% 5.20%
45 to 54 years 1,923 86.80% 0.40%
55 to 59 years 1,063 65.00% 6.40%
60 to 64 years 1,065 57.20% 2.30%
65 to 74 years 2,018 22.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,256 8.90% 1.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21550. 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 11,521 59.70% 3.30%
Black or African American 65 32.30% 42.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 31 96.80% 0.00%
Asian 65 78.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 23 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 127 84.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 101 98.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,503 59.70% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21550 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 21550 is 6,867, with median earnings of $34,205.00.

Women in 21550 are earning approximately 77.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,867 $34,205.00
Male 3,501 $41,563.00
Female 3,366 $32,241.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21550 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 926 $50,417.00
Business and Financial 231 $53,300.00
Computer and Mathematical 178 $7,079.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $41,786.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 72 $73,438.00
Community and Social Service 148 $39,643.00
Legal 136 $81,196.00
Educational and Library 356 $47,897.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $56,094.00
Healthcare Practitioners 485 $37,159.00
Healthcare Support 243 $29,506.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $72,083.00
Food Preparation and Serving 483 $14,965.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 415 $13,319.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $2,499.00
Sales 557 $33,618.00
Office and Administrative Support 840 $31,748.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 35 $31,058.00
Construction and Extraction 338 $43,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 426 $58,421.00
Production 271 $33,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 464 $31,842.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21550 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 21550.

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 504 $56,477.00 422 $46,500.00
Business and Financial 111 $86,625.00 120 $52,650.00
Computer and Mathematical 167 $6,951.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $41,964.00 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $80,313.00 35 $73,177.00
Community and Social Service 45 $56,607.00 103 $37,634.00
Legal 94 $113,750.00 42 $80,326.00
Educational and Library 46 $24,423.00 310 $47,995.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $52,250.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 155 $20,750.00 330 $44,464.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 240 $29,593.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $72,083.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 124 $20,703.00 359 $14,658.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 244 $12,430.00 171 $13,536.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 35 $2,499.00
Sales 268 $47,885.00 289 $25,863.00
Office and Administrative Support 112 $29,167.00 728 $31,783.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 35 $31,058.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 338 $43,500.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 392 $60,145.00 34 $0.00
Production 201 $34,442.00 70 $33,056.00
Transportation and Material Moving 430 $32,000.00 34 $16,667.00

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 5,908 households in 21550, with an average household size of 2.35 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 4,021 families living in the 21550 zip code with an average family size of 2.86 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 21550:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,988 186 847 1,887
Average Household Size 2.92 2.74 3.05 1.1
Total Families 2,988 186 847 0
Average Household Size 2.9 2.39 2.8 0

Poverty

Of the 4,021 families living in 21550, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21550:

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 8,243 housing units in 21550.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,908 71.67%
Vacant 2,335 28.33%

12.94% of the total 8,243 housing units in 21550 are rental units. This is approximately 1,067 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,634 are occupied by the owner - or 56.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21550 is $655.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21550 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
    207
  • Less than $500
    333
  • $500 to $999
    472
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    160
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    102
  • $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 21550 is $189,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21550 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    343
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    631
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    798
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    711
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    917
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    839
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    310
  • $1,000,000 or more
    85

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21550. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21550 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    963
  • 1940 to 1949
    309
  • 1950 to 1959
    565
  • 1960 to 1969
    607
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,549
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,104
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,441
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,282
  • 2010 to 2013
    372
  • 2014 or later
    51

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 21550 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    403
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,849
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,398
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,258

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21550 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21550 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21550.

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
    638
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,136
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    838
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    958
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    712
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    403
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    578
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    46
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    124
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    392
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    261
  • 90 or more minutes
    93

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21550 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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