21774 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21774, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21774 is a zip code in Frederick County, Maryland, which covers District 9, New Market, District 13, and Mount Pleasant, with a total population of 14,450 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 21774 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21774.

The estimated population of people living in 21774 is 14,450, with a median age of 36.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21774 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,450
+6.11%
+10.62%
2020
13,618
+4.02%
-
2019
13,092
+2.81%
-
2018
12,734
 -2.52% -
2017
13,063
 - -

Population of 21774 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21774 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
85.7%
87.5%
 -2.06%
Black/African American
3.7%
3.9%
 -5.13%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.2%
4.6%
 -30.43%
Asian
3.1%
2%
 +55.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
1.9%
 +110.53%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21774 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 21774 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21774 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21774 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.8 -5.4% 35.1 -6.4% 38.4 -4.95%
2020 38.9 -2.75% 37.5 -1.06% 40.4 -2.42%
2019 40 +0.5% 37.9 +0.53% 41.4 -0.48%
2018 39.8 +0.76% 37.7 -0.26% 41.6 +2.97%
2017 39.5 - 37.8 - 40.4 -

The median age of the 21774 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 21774 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 1,178 0.34% 965 +11.44% 1,174 1,057
10 to 19 1,060 +31.87% 963 +2.6% 1,438 982
20 to 29 494 +11.9% 461 +32.87% 534 611
30 to 39 745 +43.26% 769 +26.65% 1,113 969
40 to 49 1,130 0.11% 1,233 +4.57% 1,115 1,289
50 to 59 1,037 +4.99% 1,073 -4.16% 1,083 1,023
60 to 69 682 -10.28% 557 +9.1% 609 599
70+ 299 +24.75% 417 +15.09% 374 480

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21774 zip code is $148,512.00.

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 21774.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $162,043.00
  • 45 to 64
    $171,328.00
  • 65 and over
    $72,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21774 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 21774, 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 21774 is currently $158,485.00.

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.

26.23% of households in 21774 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 21774 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    7.14%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.72%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    23.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    26.23%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21774 is $54,201.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21774 by the total population of 21774.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21774 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21774 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
    25.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.88%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.42%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.34%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.31%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21774 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21774 zip over the age of 16 is 10,669.

Of those people, a total of 75.90% 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 21774 is 73.30%.

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 21774 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 870 55.20% 8.50%
20 to 24 years 498 70.50% 3.40%
25 to 29 years 647 91.30% 4.40%
30 to 34 years 1,124 86.30% 0.30%
35 to 44 years 2,018 87.50% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 2,547 89.20% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 903 80.30% 2.80%
60 to 64 years 728 80.50% 3.60%
65 to 74 years 898 32.40% 6.90%
75 years and over 436 14.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21774. 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 9,421 75.70% 2.90%
Black or African American 418 86.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 12 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 313 72.20% 8.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 80 100.00% 13.80%
Two or more races 425 70.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 337 91.40% 3.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,251 75.40% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21774 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 21774 is 7,822, with median earnings of $75,482.00.

Women in 21774 are earning approximately 71.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,822 $75,482.00
Male 4,373 $89,250.00
Female 3,449 $63,340.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21774 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 1,291 $107,039.00
Business and Financial 554 $92,402.00
Computer and Mathematical 647 $124,432.00
Architecture and Engineering 164 $156,667.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 274 $105,282.00
Community and Social Service 160 $58,958.00
Legal 78 $130,750.00
Educational and Library 525 $80,461.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 286 $54,038.00
Healthcare Practitioners 485 $82,375.00
Healthcare Support 112 $22,109.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 168 $89,375.00
Law Enforcement 178 $83,910.00
Food Preparation and Serving 300 $7,955.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 94 $13,261.00
Personal Care and Service 287 $13,875.00
Sales 708 $55,882.00
Office and Administrative Support 693 $48,631.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 232 $78,409.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 150 $59,167.00
Production 184 $40,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 140 $76,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21774 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 21774.

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 768 $115,357.00 523 $94,432.00
Business and Financial 271 $131,094.00 283 $71,797.00
Computer and Mathematical 564 $117,955.00 83 $133,324.00
Architecture and Engineering 149 $160,286.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 105 $146,406.00 169 $81,490.00
Community and Social Service 34 $62,273.00 126 $54,318.00
Legal 39 $161,420.00 39 $89,659.00
Educational and Library 284 $85,000.00 241 $73,355.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 147 $41,875.00 139 $55,288.00
Healthcare Practitioners 95 $113,517.00 390 $76,406.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 112 $22,109.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 153 $88,594.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 173 $83,878.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 184 $7,353.00 116 $12,721.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 58 $12,500.00 36 $35,682.00
Personal Care and Service 77 $13,625.00 210 $17,750.00
Sales 424 $67,353.00 284 $38,784.00
Office and Administrative Support 131 $57,981.00 562 $44,265.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 232 $78,409.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 139 $78,194.00 11 $0.00
Production 137 $41,563.00 47 $33,393.00
Transportation and Material Moving 111 $83,066.00 29 $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 4,929 households in 21774, with an average household size of 2.93 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 3,973 families living in the 21774 zip code with an average family size of 3.32 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 21774:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,623 131 219 956
Average Household Size 3.36 4.08 2.65 1.23
Total Families 3,623 131 219 0
Average Household Size 3.35 3.49 2.59 0

Poverty

Of the 3,973 families living in 21774, 0.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21774:

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 4,943 housing units in 21774.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,929 99.72%
Vacant 14 0.28%

5.56% of the total 4,943 housing units in 21774 are rental units. This is approximately 275 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,645 are occupied by the owner - or 93.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21774 is $2,301.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21774 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
    9
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    8
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    16
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    72
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    69
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    71
  • $3,000 or more
    39

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21774 is $414,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21774 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    2
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    14
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    58
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    718
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,636
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,180
  • $1,000,000 or more
    20

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21774. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21774 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    153
  • 1940 to 1949
    24
  • 1950 to 1959
    50
  • 1960 to 1969
    87
  • 1970 to 1979
    212
  • 1980 to 1989
    994
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,658
  • 2000 to 2009
    956
  • 2010 to 2013
    806
  • 2014 or later
    3

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 21774 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    128
  • 1 vehicle available
    828
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,477
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,496

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21774 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21774 that commute to work in a particular way.

39 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21774.

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
    33
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    181
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    463
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    755
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    782
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    242
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    607
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    219
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    303
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,326
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,086
  • 90 or more minutes
    409

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21774 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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