Odenton CDP, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Population and Demographics

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

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 Odenton CDP, Maryland. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Odenton CDP, Maryland. The estimated population of Odenton CDP, Maryland is 43,488 people, with a median age of 36.5.

We can look at the total population in Odenton CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
43,488
+2.91%
+7.43%
2020
42,258
+0.98%
-
2019
41,846
0% -
2018
41,846
+3.38%
-
2017
40,479
- -

Population of Odenton CDP, Maryland by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
53.4%
58%
-7.93%
Black/African American
23%
24.3%
-5.35%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
-50.00%
Hispanic
9.7%
7.5%
+29.33%
Asian
5.5%
4.2%
+30.95%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
8.1%
5.3%
+52.83%
Other
0.2%
0.5%
-60.00%

This data can be very important 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 Odenton CDP, Maryland by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.5 -0.27% 33.7 -3.16% 37.7 +0.53%
2020 36.6 +0.83% 34.8 -1.42% 37.5 +1.08%
2019 36.3 0% 35.3 +1.15% 37.1 -0.8%
2018 36.3 +0.83% 34.9 +3.56% 37.4 -1.32%
2017 36 - 33.7 - 37.9 -

The median age of Odenton CDP, Maryland 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, 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 2,714 +17.15% 2,895 -12.06% 3,185 2,559
10 to 19 2,629 +6.01% 2,501 +9.54% 2,699 2,713
20 to 29 2,685 +6.96% 2,560 +42.35% 2,865 3,803
30 to 39 3,091 -2.2% 3,529 +0.42% 2,983 3,539
40 to 49 3,046 +10.63% 3,162 +14.58% 3,347 3,638
50 to 59 2,460 0.45% 2,753 +5.08% 2,456 2,871
60 to 69 1,207 +18% 2,130 -31.66% 1,407 1,529
70+ 1,140 +23.54% 1,977 +23.88% 1,413 2,481

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Odenton CDP, Maryland is $104,891.00.

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 Odenton CDP.

  • Under 25
    $114,216.00
  • 25 to 44
    $99,606.00
  • 45 to 64
    $141,351.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,434.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Odenton CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Odenton CDP, 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 Odenton CDP, Maryland is currently $120,507.00.

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.

13.43% of households in Odenton CDP 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 Odenton CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.99%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.00%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.28%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Odenton CDP is $48,920.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Odenton CDP 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
    29.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22.85%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.47%

Employment

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

The total population of Odenton CDP over the age of 16 is 33,902.

Of those people, a total of 74.10% 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 Odenton CDP is 66.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,570 47.80% 1.10%
20 to 24 years 2,983 85.80% 8.00%
25 to 29 years 3,685 91.50% 3.40%
30 to 34 years 3,019 87.20% 7.60%
35 to 44 years 7,277 83.20% 1.30%
45 to 54 years 5,784 91.30% 0.50%
55 to 59 years 2,754 82.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,903 70.40% 3.70%
65 to 74 years 3,097 23.70% 4.20%
75 years and over 1,830 6.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Odenton CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 20,335 71.10% 3.40%
Black or African American 8,390 81.90% 2.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 15 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,893 64.20% 1.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 677 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 2,592 72.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2,799 75.80% 2.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,232 70.80% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Odenton CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Odenton CDP is 22,677, with median earnings of $62,927.00.

Women in Odenton CDP, Maryland earning approximately 77.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 22,677 $62,927.00
Male 10,868 $72,771.00
Female 11,809 $56,315.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings 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 3,421 $84,201.00
Business and Financial 1,775 $87,095.00
Computer and Mathematical 2,803 $106,629.00
Architecture and Engineering 551 $145,373.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 361 $102,774.00
Community and Social Service 393 $44,861.00
Legal 543 $77,113.00
Educational and Library 1,647 $52,822.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 451 $56,964.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,048 $76,188.00
Healthcare Support 355 $30,423.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 405 $67,431.00
Law Enforcement 519 $58,216.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,138 $21,076.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 130 $13,173.00
Personal Care and Service 451 $10,484.00
Sales 1,980 $45,324.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,508 $49,423.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 324 $82,667.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 614 $73,163.00
Production 340 $35,882.00
Transportation and Material Moving 561 $43,041.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

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 1,740 $89,327.00 1,681 $76,613.00
Business and Financial 644 $101,420.00 1,131 $78,618.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,972 $106,364.00 831 $106,655.00
Architecture and Engineering 446 $140,500.00 105 $155,677.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 179 $102,835.00 182 $79,853.00
Community and Social Service 101 $44,253.00 292 $46,143.00
Legal 251 $123,259.00 292 $63,472.00
Educational and Library 289 $48,886.00 1,358 $53,921.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 184 $85,714.00 267 $45,844.00
Healthcare Practitioners 240 $68,065.00 808 $79,429.00
Healthcare Support 90 $0.00 265 $29,271.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 319 $86,078.00 86 $56,250.00
Law Enforcement 410 $59,341.00 109 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 394 $20,777.00 744 $21,301.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 81 $16,528.00 49 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 78 $10,957.00 373 $9,905.00
Sales 720 $53,361.00 1,260 $39,903.00
Office and Administrative Support 696 $63,523.00 1,812 $47,642.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 324 $82,667.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 614 $73,163.00 0 $0.00
Production 311 $36,415.00 29 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 426 $42,548.00 135 $45,582.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is 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 17,790 households in Odenton CDP, with an average household size of 2.44 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 11,079 families in Odenton CDP with an average family size of 3.12 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.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,955 842 2,282 6,711
Average Household Size 3.33 3.01 2.87 1.18
Total Families 7,955 842 2,282 0
Average Household Size 3.3 2.67 2.66 0

Poverty

Of the 11,079 families in Odenton CDP, 2.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Odenton CDP:

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 18,578 housing units in Odenton CDP, Maryland.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,790 95.76%
Vacant 788 4.24%

36.26% of the total 18,578 housing units in Odenton CDP are rental units. This is approximately 6,737 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,996 are occupied by the owner - or 59.19% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Odenton CDP is $1,973.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Odenton CDP 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
    57
  • Less than $500
    178
  • $500 to $999
    132
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    627
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,572
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    2,498
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    530
  • $3,000 or more
    200

Property Value

The median value of a property in Odenton CDP is $346,700.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    320
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    52
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    321
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,882
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    5,732
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,642
  • $1,000,000 or more
    47

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    289
  • 1940 to 1949
    236
  • 1950 to 1959
    652
  • 1960 to 1969
    738
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,581
  • 1980 to 1989
    843
  • 1990 to 1999
    5,915
  • 2000 to 2009
    5,345
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,879
  • 2014 or later
    100

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 Odenton CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    751
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,687
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,371
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,981

Commuting to Work

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

30.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Odenton CDP.

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
    121
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,236
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,692
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,210
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,286
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,468
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,146
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    726
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    989
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,864
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,060
  • 90 or more minutes
    785

Summary

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