21651 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21651, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21651 is a zip code in Kent County and Queen Anne's County, Maryland, which covers District 1, Massey, District 2, Kennedyville, District 1, Dixon, District 7, and Crumpton, with a total population of 2,488 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 21651 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21651.

The estimated population of people living in 21651 is 2,488, with a median age of 49.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21651 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,488
 -7.27% -16.90%
2020
2,683
 -7.29% -
2019
2,894
+5.81%
-
2018
2,735
 -8.65% -
2017
2,994
 - -

Population of 21651 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21651 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
76%
70.7%
 +7.50%
Black/African American
13.4%
16.6%
 -19.28%
Native
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hispanic
9.5%
9.8%
 -3.06%
Asian
0.4%
0.7%
 -42.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
1.9%
 -73.68%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21651 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 21651 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21651 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21651 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.3 -0.8% 49.4 +4.66% 49.2 -6.82%
2020 49.7 +9.71% 47.2 +17.12% 52.8 +3.94%
2019 45.3 -1.52% 40.3 -9.84% 50.8 -3.05%
2018 46 +5.02% 44.7 +3.71% 52.4 +17.23%
2017 43.8 - 43.1 - 44.7 -

The median age of the 21651 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 21651 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 9 240 -37.56% 103 -6.69% 145 85
10 to 19 130 -19.98% 166 +27.72% 99 197
20 to 29 193 -28.8% 210 -45.36% 120 107
30 to 39 151 +18.24% 184 -40.62% 161 113
40 to 49 233 -53.02% 146 +22.87% 128 169
50 to 59 242 -4.87% 281 -27.07% 210 182
60 to 69 179 +50.86% 211 3.91% 280 206
70+ 121 +6.79% 204 -13.54% 122 164

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21651 zip code is $64,500.00.

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 21651.

  • Under 25
    $41,900.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,794.00
  • 45 to 64
    $99,038.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,400.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21651 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 21651, 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 21651 is currently $86,385.00.

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.

6.91% of households in 21651 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 21651 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.01%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.74%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.10%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21651 is $38,981.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21651 by the total population of 21651.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21651 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21651 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
    13.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.75%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.37%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21651 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21651 zip over the age of 16 is 2,099.

Of those people, a total of 67.90% 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 21651 is 66.60%.

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 21651 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 137 58.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 160 90.00% 11.80%
25 to 29 years 67 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 163 89.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 197 77.70% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 420 83.60% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 183 77.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 328 71.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 296 31.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 148 9.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21651. 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 1,649 63.30% 0.90%
Black or African American 319 86.20% 7.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 10 80.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 102 92.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 16 37.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 169 79.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,595 63.10% 0.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21651 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 21651 is 1,397, with median earnings of $50,469.00.

Women in 21651 are earning approximately 57.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,397 $50,469.00
Male 824 $58,700.00
Female 573 $33,542.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21651 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 153 $91,989.00
Business and Financial 38 $112,935.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 71 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 134 $59,853.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 67 $77,625.00
Healthcare Support 41 $26,131.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 24 $43,750.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 55 $13,393.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 128 $21,333.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $4,861.00
Sales 98 $56,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 164 $47,717.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 98 $33,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 38 $57,222.00
Production 145 $54,344.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $91,154.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21651 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 21651.

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 107 $117,917.00 46 $0.00
Business and Financial 25 $0.00 13 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 71 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 68 $57,941.00 66 $80,694.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 35 $0.00 32 $66,667.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 41 $26,131.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 34 $11,667.00 21 $22,917.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 65 $29,028.00 63 $8,125.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 28 $3,333.00
Sales 80 $107,500.00 18 $18,269.00
Office and Administrative Support 64 $70,486.00 100 $38,700.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 98 $33,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 38 $57,222.00 0 $0.00
Production 94 $82,083.00 51 $53,719.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $91,154.00 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 1,056 households in 21651, with an average household size of 2.36 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 728 families living in the 21651 zip code with an average family size of 2.84 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 21651:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 567 47 114 328
Average Household Size 2.84 3.43 3.25 1.06
Total Families 567 47 114 0
Average Household Size 2.83 3.28 2.68 0

Poverty

Of the 728 families living in 21651, 4.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21651:

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 1,270 housing units in 21651.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,056 83.15%
Vacant 214 16.85%

13.31% of the total 1,270 housing units in 21651 are rental units. This is approximately 169 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 809 are occupied by the owner - or 63.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21651 is $1,106.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21651 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
    78
  • Less than $500
    2
  • $500 to $999
    54
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    108
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    5
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21651 is $243,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21651 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    24
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    12
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    94
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    129
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    278
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    181
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    18
  • $1,000,000 or more
    73

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21651. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21651 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    106
  • 1940 to 1949
    36
  • 1950 to 1959
    155
  • 1960 to 1969
    165
  • 1970 to 1979
    222
  • 1980 to 1989
    189
  • 1990 to 1999
    111
  • 2000 to 2009
    217
  • 2010 to 2013
    69
  • 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 21651 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    29
  • 1 vehicle available
    237
  • 2 vehicles available
    467
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    323

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21651 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21651 that commute to work in a particular way.

36 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21651.

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
    121
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    51
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    116
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    76
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    273
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    115
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    160
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    29
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    17
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    56
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    135
  • 90 or more minutes
    144

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21651 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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