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Fruitland city, MD

ZIP 21826 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 21826

21826 has a population of 5,656 with a median age of 31.7 yrs (47.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
55.6%-10% vs US avg
x
Black
27.1%+118% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.5%-42% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
13.9%-25% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.7%+17% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.4%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
11.9%-27% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.1%-36% vs US avg
x
High school
36.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Some college
18.0%-38% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
38.6%+15% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.7%+3% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.1%+19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.8%-43% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.4%
x
Diversity Index
60/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
15.5%+35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.6%+92% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.9%-11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
96.9%+1570% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 21826

Poverty Rate
15.5%+35% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.6%+92% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.9%-11% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.1%+14% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.8%+27% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
96.9%+1570% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,656
Median age31.7
Poverty rate15.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White55.6%
Hispanic13.9%
Black27.1%
Asian3.5%
Foreign-born26.6%