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Westernport town, MD

ZIP 21562 — 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 21562

21562 has a population of 3,192 with a median age of 37.3 yrs (47.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
98.7%+60% vs US avg
x
Black
0.4%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.3%+24% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.2%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
19.5%+20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.3%-25% vs US avg
x
High school
42.0%+60% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.8%+24% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.9%-59% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.7%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.7%+23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.3%
x
Diversity Index
3/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
24.8%+116% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.0%+260% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.0%+56% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.0%+36% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 21562

Poverty Rate
24.8%+116% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.0%+260% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.0%+36% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.0%+56% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.8%-40% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
24.6%+110% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,192
Median age37.3
Poverty rate24.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White98.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.4%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born50.0%