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Forestville CDP, MD

ZIP 20747 — 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 20747

20747 has a population of 37,924 with a median age of 39.8 yrs (44.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
2.1%-97% vs US avg
x
Black
86.7%+599% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.8%-87% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
7.5%-60% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.6%-2% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.6%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
14.7%-10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.0%-10% vs US avg
x
High school
34.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.8%-26% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
30.8%-36% vs US avg
x
Never married
50.6%+50% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.7%+23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.9%
x
Diversity Index
24/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
11.4%-1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.2%+167% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.7%+2% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.8%+95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
61.6%+962% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
NigerianAmericanAfrican

Health & Community Indicators in 20747

Poverty Rate
11.4%-1% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.2%+167% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.8%+95% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.7%+2% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.7%-17% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
61.6%+962% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population37,924
Median age39.8
Poverty rate11.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White2.1%
Hispanic7.5%
Black86.7%
Asian0.8%
Foreign-born37.2%