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ZIP 21917 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 21917

21917 has a population of 1,786 with a median age of 52.1 yrs (55.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
1.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
5.2%-72% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.3%-31% vs US avg
x
18–64
67.7%+10% vs US avg
x
65+
17.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.1%-63% vs US avg
x
High school
47.6%+82% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.7%+20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.6%-60% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
69.9%+45% vs US avg
x
Never married
14.4%-57% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.6%-7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
5.5%-52% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.1%-27% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.8%+97% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.9%+11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
62.2%+973% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 21917

Poverty Rate
5.5%-52% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.8%+97% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.1%-27% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.9%+11% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.0%-63% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
1.2%-90% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
62.2%+973% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,786
Median age52.1
Poverty rate5.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.0%
Hispanic5.2%
Black1.9%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born10.1%