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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 21160 in Pylesville, Maryland, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority as of 2022. The area has a population of 2,367 and a median income of $91,105. This rural community has maintained a homogeneous racial composition over the past decade, with minimal representation from other racial groups.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Pylesville has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category, with the White population comprising over 95% of the total. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial demographic.
The community has seen minimal changes in its racial composition. The White population has remained dominant, fluctuating between 96% and 99% of the total. Black representation has been minimal, ranging from 0% to 1%. Hispanic representation emerged in recent years, maintaining around 1% since 2019. Native American representation has been inconsistent, appearing in some years at 1% or less.
This stability in racial demographics suggests that Pylesville has not experienced significant immigration or demographic shifts that many other areas in the United States have undergone in the past decade.
Despite the stable racial composition, there have been economic fluctuations. Median income increased from $88,991 in 2013 to $96,967 in 2021, before decreasing to $91,105 in 2022. The population has grown from 2,023 in 2013 to 2,367 in 2022, representing about a 17% increase over the decade.
The area's median income has remained consistently high throughout the period, suggesting a relatively affluent community. The variations in income do not appear to correlate strongly with the minimal changes in racial composition, given the overwhelming majority of one racial group.
Pylesville's demographic stability contrasts with national trends, where many areas have experienced increasing diversity over the past decade. The community's racial homogeneity and high median income suggest it may be a relatively insulated, rural area that has not been significantly impacted by broader demographic shifts seen in more urban or suburban regions.
The consistent high median income, above the national average, indicates that this is likely an economically stable community. However, the lack of diversity may limit exposure to different cultures and perspectives, which is increasingly valued in many parts of the country.
Pylesville represents a demographically stable, economically prosperous, but racially homogeneous community. While it has experienced modest population growth and income fluctuations, its racial composition has remained largely unchanged over the past decade, classifying it consistently as a Low Diversity, White Majority area. This stability sets it apart from many other American communities that have seen more significant demographic shifts in recent years.