21562 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21562, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21562 is a zip code in Allegany County and Garrett County, Maryland, which covers District 8, Westernport/Luke, District 9, Barton, District 4, Bloomington, District 11, and The Elbow, with a total population of 3,093 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 21562 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21562.

The estimated population of people living in 21562 is 3,093, with a median age of 40.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21562 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,093
 -9.72% -4.80%
2020
3,426
 -2.64% -
2019
3,519
+7.58%
-
2018
3,271
+0.68%
-
2017
3,249
 - -

Population of 21562 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21562 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
97.5%
98.9%
 -1.42%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.1%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
1%
 -30.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21562 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 21562 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21562 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21562 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.3 +19.58% 37.6 +16.41% 41.5 +8.07%
2020 33.7 -17.2% 32.3 -3.29% 38.4 -14.29%
2019 40.7 -1.45% 33.4 -4.3% 44.8 +0.45%
2018 41.3 +4.03% 34.9 +1.16% 44.6 +9.31%
2017 39.7 - 34.5 - 40.8 -

The median age of the 21562 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 21562 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 9 189 +8.28% 274 -14.04% 192 230
10 to 19 261 -20.55% 151 +42.43% 205 206
20 to 29 244 5.56% 142 9.98% 235 139
30 to 39 143 +14.87% 235 -19.36% 151 175
40 to 49 156 +50.57% 132 +23.23% 246 161
50 to 59 263 -31.68% 260 -1.1% 183 248
60 to 69 178 -18.16% 138 +20.2% 128 144
70+ 182 +15.35% 301 -20.08% 211 239

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21562 zip code is $46,961.00.

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 21562.

  • Under 25
    $43,214.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,856.00
  • 45 to 64
    $48,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,802.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21562 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 21562, 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 21562 is currently $54,289.00.

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.

0.00% of households in 21562 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 21562 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    26.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.03%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.35%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21562 is $21,721.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21562 by the total population of 21562.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21562 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21562 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
    6.66%
  • Bachelor's degree
    8.06%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    66.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.82%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21562 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21562 zip over the age of 16 is 2,422.

Of those people, a total of 48.30% 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 21562 is 44.90%.

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 21562 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 162 46.30% 30.70%
20 to 24 years 221 80.10% 8.50%
25 to 29 years 153 66.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 224 63.80% 2.80%
35 to 44 years 329 68.40% 8.40%
45 to 54 years 430 58.80% 8.30%
55 to 59 years 181 68.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 85 43.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 364 9.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 273 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 21562. 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 2,384 48.10% 7.20%
Black or African American 13 30.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 8 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 17 70.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 15 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,377 47.90% 7.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21562 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 21562 is 1,088, with median earnings of $36,563.00.

Women in 21562 are earning approximately 65.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,088 $36,563.00
Male 671 $42,957.00
Female 417 $27,944.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21562 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 74 $52,647.00
Business and Financial 18 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $59,118.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $53,929.00
Community and Social Service 31 $0.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 57 $68,047.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $60,313.00
Healthcare Support 61 $25,655.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 31 $56,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 93 $19,107.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 27 $17,750.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 97 $20,139.00
Office and Administrative Support 95 $19,931.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 81 $70,139.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $38,750.00
Production 172 $26,582.00
Transportation and Material Moving 27 $19,609.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21562 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 21562.

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 41 $52,039.00 33 $53,162.00
Business and Financial 8 $0.00 10 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 19 $0.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 27 $0.00
Legal 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 18 $73,750.00 39 $64,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 19 $60,313.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 61 $25,655.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 31 $56,250.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 49 $45,969.00 44 $8,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $0.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 52 $39,500.00 45 $16,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 21 $0.00 74 $18,472.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 81 $70,139.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $38,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 166 $26,487.00 6 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 27 $19,609.00 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 1,195 households in 21562, with an average household size of 2.52 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 785 families living in the 21562 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 21562:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 588 67 130 410
Average Household Size 3.4 3.15 2.73 1.1
Total Families 588 67 130 0
Average Household Size 3.36 2.61 2.46 0

Poverty

Of the 785 families living in 21562, 6.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21562:

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 1,448 housing units in 21562.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,195 82.53%
Vacant 253 17.47%

18.44% of the total 1,448 housing units in 21562 are rental units. This is approximately 267 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 925 are occupied by the owner - or 63.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21562 is $485.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21562 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
    3
  • Less than $500
    140
  • $500 to $999
    105
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    18
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    4
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21562 is $91,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21562 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    189
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    290
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    290
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    117
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    25
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21562. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21562 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    607
  • 1940 to 1949
    149
  • 1950 to 1959
    140
  • 1960 to 1969
    153
  • 1970 to 1979
    65
  • 1980 to 1989
    158
  • 1990 to 1999
    64
  • 2000 to 2009
    62
  • 2010 to 2013
    50
  • 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 21562 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    124
  • 1 vehicle available
    413
  • 2 vehicles available
    380
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    278

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21562 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21562 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21562.

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
    31
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    63
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    61
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    149
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    114
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    65
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    142
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    92
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    99
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    111
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    24
  • 90 or more minutes
    77

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21562 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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