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ZIP 20720 — 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 20720

20720 has a population of 26,243 with a median age of 41.6 yrs (46.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
13.0%-79% vs US avg
x
Black
70.5%+469% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.5%-24% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.5%-65% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.5%+11% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.0%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
13.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.6%-58% vs US avg
x
High school
16.0%-39% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.1%-30% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
59.2%+76% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.0%+14% vs US avg
x
Never married
32.0%-5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.4%-28% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.5%
x
Diversity Index
48/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
2.8%-76% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.8%+107% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.1%+19% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.3%-45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.3%+991% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
NigerianOther Subsaharan AfricanJamaican

Health & Community Indicators in 20720

Poverty Rate
2.8%-76% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.1%+19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.8%+107% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.3%-45% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.6%-55% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.3%+991% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population26,243
Median age41.6
Poverty rate2.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White13.0%
Hispanic6.5%
Black70.5%
Asian4.5%
Foreign-born28.8%