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ZIP 21223 — 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 21223

21223 has a population of 19,793 with a median age of 39.6 yrs (46.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
15.9%-74% vs US avg
x
Black
72.7%+486% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.6%-65% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.6%+3% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.1%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
15.3%-6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
24.8%+123% vs US avg
x
High school
39.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.8%-18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.4%-63% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
22.2%-54% vs US avg
x
Never married
57.5%+70% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.9%+25% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.4%
x
Diversity Index
44/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
29.2%+154% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
22.0%+58% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.0%+72% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
35.8%+342% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
28.1%+384% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 21223

Poverty Rate
29.2%+154% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
22.0%+58% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
35.8%+342% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.0%+72% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.8%-2% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
45.5%+289% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
28.1%+384% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population19,793
Median age39.6
Poverty rate29.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White15.9%
Hispanic6.6%
Black72.7%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born22.0%