21673 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21673, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21673 is a zip code in Talbot County, Maryland, which covers District 1, Easton, District 3, and Trappe, with a total population of 2,875 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 21673 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21673.

The estimated population of people living in 21673 is 2,875, with a median age of 46.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21673 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,875
 -4.77% -11.29%
2020
3,019
 -7.68% -
2019
3,270
 -4.47% -
2018
3,423
+5.62%
-
2017
3,241
 - -

Population of 21673 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21673 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
75%
73.7%
 +1.76%
Black/African American
15.8%
19%
 -16.84%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7.9%
3.2%
 +146.88%
Asian
0%
0.7%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
2.4%
 -45.83%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21673 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 21673 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21673 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21673 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.7 -4.69% 45 -6.64% 49.2 -0.2%
2020 49 +2.3% 48.2 0% 49.3 +3.14%
2019 47.9 +1.05% 48.2 +2.55% 47.8 +0.42%
2018 47.4 -3.27% 47 -5.62% 47.6 -0.83%
2017 49 - 49.8 - 48 -

The median age of the 21673 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 21673 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 79 +113.36% 148 -6.76% 184 119
10 to 19 210 +5.76% 240 -75.64% 211 95
20 to 29 129 -24.22% 183 0.29% 94 168
30 to 39 160 +11.03% 150 +31.05% 177 177
40 to 49 193 -16.26% 208 -12.34% 160 180
50 to 59 378 -53.04% 248 +12.75% 207 277
60 to 69 210 +10.93% 285 -20.75% 229 212
70+ 172 +12.93% 248 -17.88% 190 195

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21673 zip code is $71,131.00.

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 21673.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,833.00
  • 45 to 64
    $85,208.00
  • 65 and over
    $63,553.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21673 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 21673, 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 21673 is currently $124,732.00.

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.

10.61% of households in 21673 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 21673 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.89%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.20%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.55%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.93%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21673 is $50,663.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21673 by the total population of 21673.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21673 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21673 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
    13.75%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.68%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.13%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21673 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21673 zip over the age of 16 is 2,411.

Of those people, a total of 68.00% 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 21673 is 62.30%.

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 21673 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 145 29.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 158 97.50% 14.30%
25 to 29 years 104 94.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 158 88.00% 32.40%
35 to 44 years 319 84.00% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 469 89.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 232 88.40% 11.20%
60 to 64 years 230 69.10% 22.00%
65 to 74 years 335 41.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 261 5.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21673. 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 1,892 69.70% 8.60%
Black or African American 427 63.20% 1.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 33.30% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 83 57.80% 37.50%
Hispanic or Latino 110 73.60% 23.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,855 69.20% 8.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21673 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 21673 is 1,502, with median earnings of $38,583.00.

Women in 21673 are earning approximately 73.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,502 $38,583.00
Male 735 $47,500.00
Female 767 $34,825.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21673 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 161 $35,893.00
Business and Financial 110 $87,727.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 44 $24,875.00
Community and Social Service 27 $70,893.00
Legal 25 $0.00
Educational and Library 46 $34,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $62,969.00
Healthcare Practitioners 124 $81,667.00
Healthcare Support 82 $10,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 82 $32,946.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 116 $26,042.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $65,956.00
Sales 65 $51,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 148 $37,917.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 99 $24,464.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 103 $36,708.00
Production 90 $53,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 30 $33,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21673 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 21673.

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 45 $85,114.00 116 $22,132.00
Business and Financial 80 $89,432.00 30 $50,192.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $58,333.00 30 $24,375.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 27 $70,893.00
Legal 24 $0.00 1 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 40 $34,792.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 21 $63,594.00
Healthcare Practitioners 37 $207,344.00 87 $64,489.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 82 $10,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 51 $33,527.00 31 $23,958.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 68 $35,000.00 48 $20,000.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 26 $66,471.00
Sales 29 $0.00 36 $43,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 3 $0.00 145 $37,865.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 99 $24,464.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 103 $36,708.00 0 $0.00
Production 60 $66,200.00 30 $31,944.00
Transportation and Material Moving 19 $76,250.00 11 $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 1,197 households in 21673, with an average household size of 2.39 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 820 families living in the 21673 zip code with an average family size of 2.92 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 21673:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 664 21 135 377
Average Household Size 2.94 3.38 3 1.16
Total Families 664 21 135 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.67 2.9 0

Poverty

Of the 820 families living in 21673, 3.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21673:

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 1,573 housing units in 21673.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,197 76.10%
Vacant 376 23.90%

13.80% of the total 1,573 housing units in 21673 are rental units. This is approximately 217 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 952 are occupied by the owner - or 60.52% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21673 is $1,238.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21673 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
    28
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    59
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    113
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    45
  • $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 21673 is $299,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21673 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    10
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    26
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    71
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    89
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    281
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    271
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    92
  • $1,000,000 or more
    112

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21673. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21673 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    231
  • 1940 to 1949
    25
  • 1950 to 1959
    97
  • 1960 to 1969
    154
  • 1970 to 1979
    285
  • 1980 to 1989
    323
  • 1990 to 1999
    195
  • 2000 to 2009
    238
  • 2010 to 2013
    25
  • 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 21673 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    66
  • 1 vehicle available
    290
  • 2 vehicles available
    465
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    376

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21673 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21673 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21673.

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
    66
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    51
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    176
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    308
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    149
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    71
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    132
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    54
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    69
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    119
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    76
  • 90 or more minutes
    46

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21673 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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