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ZIP 20778 — 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 20778

20778 has a population of 2,243 with a median age of 47.4 yrs (49.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.2%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
0.4%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
13.3%-29% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.8%+8% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.2%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
17.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.0%-82% vs US avg
x
High school
28.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.3%-9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
43.8%+30% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
62.3%+30% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.3%-38% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.4%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
0.8%-93% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.3%-26% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.9%-53% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
29.8%+414% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 20778

Poverty Rate
0.8%-93% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.9%-53% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.3%-26% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.7%-79% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
1.5%-87% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
29.8%+414% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,243
Median age47.4
Poverty rate0.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.2%
Hispanic13.3%
Black0.4%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born10.3%