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ZIP 21201 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 21201

21201 has a population of 17,819 with a median age of 32.5 yrs (49.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
25.5%-59% vs US avg
x
Black
60.9%+391% vs US avg
x
Asian
5.0%-15% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.9%-74% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.3%-35% vs US avg
x
18–64
74.0%+20% vs US avg
x
65+
11.7%-28% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.6%-14% vs US avg
x
High school
20.6%-21% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
46.5%+38% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
19.5%-60% vs US avg
x
Never married
63.9%+89% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.4%
x
Diversity Index
56/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
32.5%+183% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
71.4%+414% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+6% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.8%+41% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
31.1%+284% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.2%+592% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 21201

Poverty Rate
32.5%+183% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
71.4%+414% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
31.1%+284% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.8%+41% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.1%-36% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
28.8%+146% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.2%+592% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population17,819
Median age32.5
Poverty rate32.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White25.5%
Hispanic4.9%
Black60.9%
Asian5.0%
Foreign-born71.4%