21822 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21822, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21822 is a zip code in Somerset County, Wicomico County, and Worcester County, Maryland, which covers District 1, West Princess Anne, District 15, East Princess Anne, District 7, Trappe, District 16, Fruitland, District 4, and Western, with a total population of 2,364 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 21822 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21822.

The estimated population of people living in 21822 is 2,364, with a median age of 38.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21822 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,364
+54.81%
+1.76%
2020
1,527
 -9.48% -
2019
1,687
 -16.19% -
2018
2,013
 -13.34% -
2017
2,323
 - -

Population of 21822 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21822 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
73%
73.8%
 -1.08%
Black/African American
19.5%
15.8%
 +23.42%
Native
1.3%
1.2%
 +8.33%
Hispanic
1.1%
6.9%
 -84.06%
Asian
0%
1.4%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.1%
0.9%
 +466.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21822 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 21822 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21822 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21822 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.3 0% 37.1 +0.27% 41.4 -0.48%
2020 38.3 -7.26% 37 -3.39% 41.6 -0.24%
2019 41.3 +12.23% 38.3 +32.53% 41.7 -2.8%
2018 36.8 -9.8% 28.9 -20.6% 42.9 -11.36%
2017 40.8 - 36.4 - 48.4 -

The median age of the 21822 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 21822 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 92 +104.92% 116 +50.62% 203 131
10 to 19 173 1.8% 197 -13.91% 151 150
20 to 29 262 201.87% 12 +304.28% 153 83
30 to 39 175 +60.31% 106 +45.42% 248 161
40 to 49 100 -47.58% 124 +95.06% 56 133
50 to 59 185 272.18% 182 28.95% 118 178
60 to 69 126 -9.99% 134 3.36% 111 133
70+ 118 +64.56% 221 -24.44% 191 164

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21822 zip code is $46,410.00.

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 21822.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $30,641.00
  • 45 to 64
    $83,259.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,778.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21822 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 21822, 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 21822 is currently $67,690.00.

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.

3.67% of households in 21822 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 21822 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    33.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.97%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.42%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.26%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21822 is $27,135.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21822 by the total population of 21822.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21822 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21822 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
    8.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.69%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.81%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.72%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21822 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21822 zip over the age of 16 is 1,853.

Of those people, a total of 59.70% 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 21822 is 54.10%.

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 21822 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 124 31.50% 100.00%
20 to 24 years 60 56.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 176 84.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 155 100.00% 21.90%
35 to 44 years 409 58.40% 7.90%
45 to 54 years 108 62.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 222 86.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 101 55.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 409 39.90% 6.70%
75 years and over 89 13.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21822. 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 1,405 58.90% 4.70%
Black or African American 360 61.70% 11.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 31 0.00% 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 57 100.00% 68.40%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,405 58.90% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21822 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 21822 is 1,003, with median earnings of $41,685.00.

Women in 21822 are earning approximately 89.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,003 $41,685.00
Male 565 $43,534.00
Female 438 $38,750.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21822 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 96 $56,012.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 61 $91,198.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 95 $29,821.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 85 $27,227.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 44 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $17,212.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00
Sales 119 $35,764.00
Office and Administrative Support 32 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 106 $20,694.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 14 $0.00
Production 105 $42,569.00
Transportation and Material Moving 105 $41,942.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21822 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 21822.

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 44 $0.00 52 $56,548.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 61 $91,198.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 95 $29,821.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 14 $0.00 71 $30,795.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 31 $0.00 13 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 6 $0.00 63 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Sales 82 $14,398.00 37 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 32 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 106 $20,694.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 105 $42,569.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 40 $95,385.00 65 $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 953 households in 21822, with an average household size of 2.48 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 630 families living in the 21822 zip code with an average family size of 3.04 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 21822:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 360 47 223 323
Average Household Size 3.52 2.13 2.6 1.29
Total Families 360 47 223 0
Average Household Size 3.52 2.13 2.47 0

Poverty

Of the 630 families living in 21822, 13.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21822:

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 1,019 housing units in 21822.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 953 93.52%
Vacant 66 6.48%

21.59% of the total 1,019 housing units in 21822 are rental units. This is approximately 220 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 709 are occupied by the owner - or 69.58% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21822 is $749.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21822 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
    24
  • Less than $500
    6
  • $500 to $999
    164
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    50
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 21822 is $181,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21822 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    166
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    31
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    94
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    115
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    149
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    127
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    27
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21822. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21822 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    42
  • 1940 to 1949
    30
  • 1950 to 1959
    150
  • 1960 to 1969
    19
  • 1970 to 1979
    97
  • 1980 to 1989
    159
  • 1990 to 1999
    266
  • 2000 to 2009
    209
  • 2010 to 2013
    47
  • 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 21822 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    114
  • 1 vehicle available
    235
  • 2 vehicles available
    394
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    210

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21822 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21822 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21822.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    28
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    101
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    264
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    248
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    85
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    81
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    13
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    66
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    9

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21822 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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