21617 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21617, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21617 is a zip code in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, which covers District 2, Church Hill, District 3, Centreville, District 5, Queenstown, District 6, and Ruthsburg, with a total population of 10,270 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 21617 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21617.

The estimated population of people living in 21617 is 10,270, with a median age of 42.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21617 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,270
 -2.51% -2.78%
2020
10,534
 -0.34% -
2019
10,570
 -1.59% -
2018
10,741
+1.68%
-
2017
10,564
 - -

Population of 21617 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21617 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
87.8%
87.7%
 +0.11%
Black/African American
8.1%
7.9%
 +2.53%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.4%
3.4%
 -58.82%
Asian
1.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
1%
 -10.00%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21617 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 21617 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21617 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21617 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.2 -2.99% 43.1 -0.92% 42.1 -3.22%
2020 43.5 -2.68% 43.5 -0.91% 43.5 -4.19%
2019 44.7 +3.71% 43.9 +10.58% 45.4 +1.79%
2018 43.1 +2.13% 39.7 +1.53% 44.6 0%
2017 42.2 - 39.1 - 44.6 -

The median age of the 21617 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 21617 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 9 696 2% 593 +18.04% 691 640
10 to 19 931 -23.33% 691 +15.03% 705 783
20 to 29 673 -33.46% 448 1.9% 470 436
30 to 39 509 +9.19% 588 +20.31% 536 664
40 to 49 684 -8.35% 597 +9.54% 623 644
50 to 59 826 -24.5% 909 -8.64% 608 819
60 to 69 549 +38.88% 602 -16.19% 788 505
70+ 596 -1.44% 672 +16.46% 572 786

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21617 zip code is $113,026.00.

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 21617.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $125,172.00
  • 45 to 64
    $118,872.00
  • 65 and over
    $82,614.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21617 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 21617, 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 21617 is currently $140,222.00.

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.

16.46% of households in 21617 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 21617 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.27%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.16%
  • $200,000 or more
    16.46%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21617 is $49,186.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21617 by the total population of 21617.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21617 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21617 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
    12.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.81%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.79%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21617 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21617 zip over the age of 16 is 7,863.

Of those people, a total of 69.40% 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 21617 is 67.10%.

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 21617 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 412 64.60% 9.40%
20 to 24 years 546 89.40% 2.90%
25 to 29 years 360 90.30% 15.10%
30 to 34 years 505 94.90% 6.50%
35 to 44 years 1,271 88.00% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 1,296 91.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 822 94.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 763 72.70% 6.10%
65 to 74 years 1,015 20.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 873 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 21617. 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 6,963 71.10% 3.60%
Black or African American 633 55.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 106 45.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 48 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 107 57.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 82 53.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,952 71.10% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21617 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 21617 is 5,275, with median earnings of $53,025.00.

Women in 21617 are earning approximately 63.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,275 $53,025.00
Male 2,548 $69,881.00
Female 2,727 $44,511.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21617 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 1,041 $83,851.00
Business and Financial 258 $100,357.00
Computer and Mathematical 89 $133,315.00
Architecture and Engineering 75 $72,768.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $88,846.00
Community and Social Service 104 $52,547.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 418 $53,269.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 457 $72,448.00
Healthcare Support 168 $34,418.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 95 $138,144.00
Law Enforcement 113 $12,316.00
Food Preparation and Serving 42 $9,583.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 76 $28,000.00
Personal Care and Service 117 $7,865.00
Sales 485 $42,188.00
Office and Administrative Support 645 $47,860.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 164 $13,955.00
Construction and Extraction 278 $47,905.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 159 $65,536.00
Production 151 $9,487.00
Transportation and Material Moving 154 $46,528.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21617 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 21617.

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 808 $83,370.00 233 $115,533.00
Business and Financial 141 $113,199.00 117 $63,234.00
Computer and Mathematical 65 $134,620.00 24 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 75 $72,768.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $0.00 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 96 $52,736.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 115 $53,221.00 303 $55,020.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 60 $93,171.00 397 $71,302.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 168 $34,418.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 77 $137,614.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 68 $71,500.00 45 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 42 $9,583.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $0.00 28 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 117 $7,865.00
Sales 195 $105,083.00 290 $32,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 85 $76,250.00 560 $45,139.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 42 $44,773.00 122 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 268 $47,568.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 129 $63,911.00 30 $0.00
Production 142 $9,368.00 9 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 108 $34,483.00 46 $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 3,560 households in 21617, with an average household size of 2.83 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 2,903 families living in the 21617 zip code with an average family size of 3.11 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 21617:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,425 150 328 657
Average Household Size 3.17 3.23 3.35 1.21
Total Families 2,425 150 328 0
Average Household Size 3.11 2.91 3.21 0

Poverty

Of the 2,903 families living in 21617, 3.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21617:

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 4,011 housing units in 21617.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,560 88.76%
Vacant 451 11.24%

14.39% of the total 4,011 housing units in 21617 are rental units. This is approximately 577 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,951 are occupied by the owner - or 73.57% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21617 is $1,291.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21617 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
    34
  • $500 to $999
    172
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    136
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    139
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    88
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    8
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21617 is $376,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21617 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    31
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    7
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    29
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    245
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    392
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,618
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    573
  • $1,000,000 or more
    56

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21617. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21617 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    301
  • 1940 to 1949
    98
  • 1950 to 1959
    241
  • 1960 to 1969
    207
  • 1970 to 1979
    513
  • 1980 to 1989
    389
  • 1990 to 1999
    547
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,126
  • 2010 to 2013
    589
  • 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 21617 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    159
  • 1 vehicle available
    602
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,448
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,351

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21617 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21617 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21617.

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
    176
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    260
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    789
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    258
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    428
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    294
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    406
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    147
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    173
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    526
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    644
  • 90 or more minutes
    376

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21617 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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