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ZIP 21217 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 21217

21217 has a population of 31,125 with a median age of 40.3 yrs (48.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
12.6%-80% vs US avg
x
Black
81.2%+555% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.0%-89% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.8%-15% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.0%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
17.2%+5% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.6%+49% vs US avg
x
High school
34.7%+33% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.3%-34% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
22.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Never married
60.8%+80% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.3%
x
Diversity Index
32/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
30.4%+165% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.0%+144% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.5%-25% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.1%+65% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
25.7%+218% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.8%+499% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAfrican

Health & Community Indicators in 21217

Poverty Rate
30.4%+165% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.5%-25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.0%+144% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
25.7%+218% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.1%+65% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.7%-28% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
33.3%+185% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.8%+499% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population31,125
Median age40.3
Poverty rate30.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White12.6%
Hispanic2.0%
Black81.2%
Asian1.9%
Foreign-born34.0%