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ZIP 21229 — 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 21229

21229 has a population of 44,687 with a median age of 38.0 yrs (45.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
15.5%-75% vs US avg
x
Black
73.7%+494% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.6%-57% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.5%-71% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.2%+5% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.7%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
17.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.2%+1% vs US avg
x
High school
36.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.2%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.2%-34% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
27.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Never married
52.2%+55% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.7%
x
Diversity Index
43/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
16.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.2%+175% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.7%+25% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.5%+141% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
56.0%+865% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 21229

Poverty Rate
16.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.2%+175% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.5%+141% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.7%+25% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.5%-31% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
25.1%+114% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
56.0%+865% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population44,687
Median age38.0
Poverty rate16.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White15.5%
Hispanic5.5%
Black73.7%
Asian2.6%
Foreign-born38.2%