21903 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21903, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21903 is a zip code in Cecil County, Maryland, which covers District 5, North East, District 7, and Port Deposit, with a total population of 5,658 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 21903 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21903.

The estimated population of people living in 21903 is 5,658, with a median age of 45.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21903 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,658
 -2.35% -11.09%
2020
5,794
 -2.57% -
2019
5,947
 -1.98% -
2018
6,067
 -4.67% -
2017
6,364
 - -

Population of 21903 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21903 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
86%
77.8%
 +10.54%
Black/African American
8%
9.6%
 -16.67%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.4%
7.3%
 -39.73%
Asian
0.3%
3.8%
 -92.11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
1.6%
 -31.25%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21903 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 21903 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21903 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21903 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.1 +0.67% 45.4 +8.61% 44.7 -5.1%
2020 44.8 -0.88% 41.8 +0.97% 47.1 -1.26%
2019 45.2 +8.65% 41.4 +1.72% 47.7 +3.02%
2018 41.6 +1.71% 40.7 +0.74% 46.3 +10.5%
2017 40.9 - 40.4 - 41.9 -

The median age of the 21903 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 21903 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 9 454 -24.02% 371 +42.55% 344 504
10 to 19 443 -55.14% 285 -11.57% 226 244
20 to 29 387 -12.9% 399 -58.88% 337 195
30 to 39 318 -8.68% 403 7.43% 288 390
40 to 49 442 -27.32% 289 0.55% 325 252
50 to 59 609 -7.39% 483 +5.07% 554 502
60 to 69 319 +5.89% 387 +28.95% 335 496
70+ 340 -21.36% 435 -8.18% 270 396

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21903 zip code is $76,016.00.

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 21903.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $97,554.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,648.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,518.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21903 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 21903, 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 21903 is currently $86,010.00.

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.

6.60% of households in 21903 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 21903 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.53%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.58%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21903 is $34,306.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21903 by the total population of 21903.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21903 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21903 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
    15.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.63%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.03%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21903 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21903 zip over the age of 16 is 4,520.

Of those people, a total of 66.00% 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 21903 is 63.30%.

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 21903 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 180 54.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 311 94.90% 4.40%
25 to 29 years 221 81.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 284 70.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 689 91.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 679 76.40% 3.30%
55 to 59 years 659 78.90% 11.90%
60 to 64 years 531 48.20% 6.30%
65 to 74 years 645 33.60% 5.10%
75 years and over 321 20.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21903. 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 4,023 65.90% 2.50%
Black or African American 401 68.60% 19.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 18 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 51 23.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 27 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 98 34.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,964 66.00% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21903 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 21903 is 2,863, with median earnings of $45,726.00.

Women in 21903 are earning approximately 79.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,863 $45,726.00
Male 1,592 $50,857.00
Female 1,271 $40,298.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21903 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 182 $76,429.00
Business and Financial 100 $83,409.00
Computer and Mathematical 105 $71,769.00
Architecture and Engineering 80 $105,294.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 68 $60,427.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 188 $66,034.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 74 $81,250.00
Healthcare Support 168 $16,017.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 42 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 143 $15,717.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 235 $28,243.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 188 $65,192.00
Office and Administrative Support 303 $25,799.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 111 $44,632.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 219 $50,625.00
Production 287 $46,949.00
Transportation and Material Moving 70 $37,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21903 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 21903.

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 66 $108,333.00 116 $75,952.00
Business and Financial 39 $83,977.00 61 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 90 $72,123.00 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $106,618.00 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 27 $0.00 41 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 32 $0.00 156 $61,731.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 74 $81,250.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00 154 $15,720.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 42 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 63 $0.00 80 $9,306.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 191 $28,160.00 44 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 34 $0.00 154 $65,481.00
Office and Administrative Support 99 $27,118.00 204 $21,531.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 111 $44,632.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 219 $50,625.00 0 $0.00
Production 247 $51,302.00 40 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 70 $37,500.00 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 2,196 households in 21903, with an average household size of 2.58 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 1,429 families living in the 21903 zip code with an average family size of 3.29 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 21903:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,068 176 185 767
Average Household Size 3.46 2.72 3.35 1.13
Total Families 1,068 176 185 0
Average Household Size 3.43 2.54 3.17 0

Poverty

Of the 1,429 families living in 21903, 4.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21903:

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 2,639 housing units in 21903.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,196 83.21%
Vacant 443 16.79%

24.18% of the total 2,639 housing units in 21903 are rental units. This is approximately 638 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,530 are occupied by the owner - or 57.98% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21903 is $923.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21903 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
    170
  • $500 to $999
    173
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    208
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    74
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    13
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21903 is $265,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21903 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    16
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    76
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    243
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    687
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    411
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    43
  • $1,000,000 or more
    54

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21903. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21903 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    457
  • 1940 to 1949
    105
  • 1950 to 1959
    240
  • 1960 to 1969
    132
  • 1970 to 1979
    381
  • 1980 to 1989
    286
  • 1990 to 1999
    470
  • 2000 to 2009
    534
  • 2010 to 2013
    34
  • 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 21903 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    147
  • 1 vehicle available
    655
  • 2 vehicles available
    931
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    463

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21903 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21903 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21903.

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
    52
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    237
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    249
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    250
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    554
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    217
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    314
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    50
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    39
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    438
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    197
  • 90 or more minutes
    102

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21903 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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