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ZIP 20817 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 20817

20817 has a population of 37,738 with a median age of 45.5 yrs (49.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
63.8%+4% vs US avg
x
Black
7.4%-40% vs US avg
x
Asian
16.3%+176% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.2%-51% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.9%+18% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.1%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
20.0%+23% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.0%-82% vs US avg
x
High school
4.9%-81% vs US avg
x
Some college
7.7%-73% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
85.3%+153% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
68.4%+42% vs US avg
x
Never married
21.8%-36% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.3%-39% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.5%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
4.2%-63% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.1%+138% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-29% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.7%-67% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
43.1%+643% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 20817

Poverty Rate
4.2%-63% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-29% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.1%+138% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.7%-67% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.5%-81% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
2.6%-78% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.8%-93% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
43.1%+643% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population37,738
Median age45.5
Poverty rate4.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White63.8%
Hispanic9.2%
Black7.4%
Asian16.3%
Foreign-born33.1%