21795 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21795, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21795 is a zip code in Washington County, Maryland, which covers District 2, Williamsport, District 20, Downsville, District 23, Wilsons, District 26, and Halfway, with a total population of 9,292 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 21795 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21795.

The estimated population of people living in 21795 is 9,292, with a median age of 40.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21795 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,292
+1.55%
+2.70%
2020
9,150
+0.03%
-
2019
9,147
 -0.96% -
2018
9,236
+2.08%
-
2017
9,048
 - -

Population of 21795 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21795 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
85.1%
92.2%
 -7.70%
Black/African American
4.6%
3%
 +53.33%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
2.4%
1.5%
 +60.00%
Asian
0.9%
1.7%
 -47.06%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.4%
1.1%
 +481.82%
Other
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21795 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 21795 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21795 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21795 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.7 -8.54% 38 -11.83% 42.2 -13.35%
2020 44.5 -5.72% 43.1 -5.9% 48.7 -0.2%
2019 47.2 +1.07% 45.8 +0.44% 48.8 +1.04%
2018 46.7 -3.31% 45.6 -1.51% 48.3 -2.82%
2017 48.3 - 46.3 - 49.7 -

The median age of the 21795 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 21795 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 9 444 5.37% 542 -26.19% 438 401
10 to 19 500 +39.34% 451 +45.63% 722 671
20 to 29 451 +57.44% 425 +23.54% 756 488
30 to 39 403 +42.12% 439 -1.54% 553 414
40 to 49 494 +20.59% 622 +6.08% 587 653
50 to 59 742 -7.93% 637 +9.04% 676 687
60 to 69 534 -14.62% 824 -36.96% 453 556
70+ 559 -5.11% 981 -28.61% 518 719

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21795 zip code is $71,302.00.

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 21795.

  • Under 25
    $22,574.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,549.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,531.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,203.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21795 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 21795, 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 21795 is currently $90,431.00.

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.

5.74% of households in 21795 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 21795 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.47%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.69%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.68%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.27%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.88%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.74%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21795 is $35,990.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21795 by the total population of 21795.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21795 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21795 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
    10.72%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.49%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.45%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.14%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21795 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21795 zip over the age of 16 is 7,735.

Of those people, a total of 67.20% 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 21795 is 62.90%.

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 21795 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 675 59.30% 7.50%
20 to 24 years 830 63.70% 7.40%
25 to 29 years 414 97.80% 29.10%
30 to 34 years 565 92.20% 3.10%
35 to 44 years 1,179 95.40% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 1,115 84.60% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 711 93.70% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 502 62.70% 11.10%
65 to 74 years 923 29.40% 4.10%
75 years and over 821 2.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21795. 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 6,781 68.50% 6.50%
Black or African American 435 56.30% 7.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 35.70% 0.00%
Asian 75 50.70% 23.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 29 89.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 401 60.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 195 90.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,643 68.00% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21795 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 21795 is 4,867, with median earnings of $39,012.00.

Women in 21795 are earning approximately 72.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,867 $39,012.00
Male 2,766 $43,837.00
Female 2,101 $31,831.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21795 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 323 $68,715.00
Business and Financial 165 $50,313.00
Computer and Mathematical 196 $108,150.00
Architecture and Engineering 63 $128,398.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $34,615.00
Community and Social Service 100 $33,672.00
Legal 27 $0.00
Educational and Library 193 $72,228.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 123 $23,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 231 $33,632.00
Healthcare Support 131 $25,972.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 125 $18,508.00
Law Enforcement 120 $63,056.00
Food Preparation and Serving 291 $11,600.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $36,786.00
Personal Care and Service 91 $13,926.00
Sales 444 $54,932.00
Office and Administrative Support 475 $39,745.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 499 $56,607.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 37 $57,188.00
Production 305 $27,386.00
Transportation and Material Moving 360 $41,471.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21795 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 21795.

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 155 $99,750.00 168 $55,625.00
Business and Financial 85 $81,101.00 80 $40,703.00
Computer and Mathematical 170 $108,475.00 26 $27,321.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $128,750.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 74 $34,063.00 26 $21,806.00
Legal 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $78,500.00 167 $72,011.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 65 $30,417.00 58 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 23 $0.00 208 $33,243.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 127 $25,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $13,026.00 85 $19,718.00
Law Enforcement 113 $62,569.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 143 $0.00 148 $12,614.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 42 $47,500.00 46 $20,500.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 91 $13,926.00
Sales 193 $60,703.00 251 $53,942.00
Office and Administrative Support 147 $30,694.00 328 $41,520.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 499 $56,607.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 37 $57,188.00 0 $0.00
Production 225 $36,969.00 80 $15,592.00
Transportation and Material Moving 290 $49,056.00 70 $17,965.00

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 3,638 households in 21795, with an average household size of 2.47 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 2,415 families living in the 21795 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 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 21795:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,658 437 320 1,223
Average Household Size 3.06 3.15 3.45 1.17
Total Families 1,658 437 320 0
Average Household Size 3.03 2.72 3.11 0

Poverty

Of the 2,415 families living in 21795, 10.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21795:

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 4,173 housing units in 21795.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,638 87.18%
Vacant 535 12.82%

27.32% of the total 4,173 housing units in 21795 are rental units. This is approximately 1,140 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,379 are occupied by the owner - or 57.01% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21795 is $1,049.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21795 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
    119
  • Less than $500
    32
  • $500 to $999
    463
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    412
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    175
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    49
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    9
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21795 is $233,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21795 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    47
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    88
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    157
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    552
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    828
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    618
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    89
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21795. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21795 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    773
  • 1940 to 1949
    90
  • 1950 to 1959
    637
  • 1960 to 1969
    429
  • 1970 to 1979
    585
  • 1980 to 1989
    547
  • 1990 to 1999
    580
  • 2000 to 2009
    357
  • 2010 to 2013
    175
  • 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 21795 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    196
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,053
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,428
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    961

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21795 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21795 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21795.

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
    174
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    441
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,078
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    639
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    840
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    233
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    324
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    126
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    136
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    262
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    105
  • 90 or more minutes
    108

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21795 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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