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ZIP 21843 — People & Community

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

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Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 21843

21843 has a population of 1,973 with a median age of 48.9 yrs (44.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
84.9%+38% vs US avg
x
Black
1.7%-86% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
14.9%-20% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
10.9%-50% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.3%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
27.7%+70% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.4%-60% vs US avg
x
High school
27.2%+4% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.7%+3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
38.6%+15% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.1%-11% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.4%
x
Diversity Index
26/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
57.1%+311% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
86.3%+1387% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 21843

Poverty Rate
12.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
57.1%+311% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.1%+38% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.7%-60% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
86.3%+1387% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,973
Median age48.9
Poverty rate12.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White84.9%
Hispanic14.9%
Black1.7%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born57.1%