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ZIP 21205 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 21205

21205 has a population of 13,665 with a median age of 34.8 yrs (48.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
15.1%-75% vs US avg
x
Black
61.9%+399% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.6%-55% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.6%+21% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.1%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
15.3%-6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.3%+101% vs US avg
x
High school
39.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.4%-23% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.3%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
30.0%-38% vs US avg
x
Never married
50.5%+49% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.4%+21% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.1%
x
Diversity Index
57/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
37.0%+221% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.3%+118% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-20% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.2%+65% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.0%+221% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.4%+993% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
Other ArabAmericanScottish

Health & Community Indicators in 21205

Poverty Rate
37.0%+221% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.3%+118% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.0%+221% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.2%+65% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.1%-12% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
32.0%+174% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.4%+993% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population13,665
Median age34.8
Poverty rate37.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White15.1%
Hispanic15.7%
Black61.9%
Asian2.6%
Foreign-born30.3%