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ZIP 21218 — 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 21218

21218 has a population of 44,903 with a median age of 34.6 yrs (48.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
26.9%-56% vs US avg
x
Black
60.0%+384% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.6%-22% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.2%-72% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.9%-23% vs US avg
x
18–64
68.2%+11% vs US avg
x
65+
14.8%-9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.1%-9% vs US avg
x
High school
26.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.5%-32% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
43.7%+30% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
25.5%-47% vs US avg
x
Never married
59.0%+75% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.5%+2% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.9%
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
23.2%+102% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
44.5%+220% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.8%+145% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
30.7%+429% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 21218

Poverty Rate
23.2%+102% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
44.5%+220% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.8%+145% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.2%-35% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.8%+103% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
30.7%+429% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population44,903
Median age34.6
Poverty rate23.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White26.9%
Hispanic5.2%
Black60.0%
Asian4.6%
Foreign-born44.5%