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Gapland CDP, MD

ZIP 21779 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 21779

21779 has a population of 1,449 with a median age of 41.1 yrs (36.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
95.6%+55% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.8%-86% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.7%-96% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.0%+0% vs US avg
x
18–64
67.7%+10% vs US avg
x
65+
10.3%-37% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.8%+33% vs US avg
x
High school
30.3%+16% vs US avg
x
Some college
17.9%-38% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
37.0%+10% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.9%+25% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.3%-2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
3.0%-70% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.8%
x
Diversity Index
9/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
75.5%+443% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.1%+21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 21779

Poverty Rate
12.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
75.5%+443% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.1%+21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.3%-21% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,449
Median age41.1
Poverty rate12.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White95.6%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.0%
Asian0.8%
Foreign-born75.5%