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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 21669: Predominantly White Population in Taylors Island, Maryland
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 21669 in Taylors Island, Maryland, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 96% white, with a median income of $61,973 and a total population of 182. This indicates a small, homogeneous community.
Over the past decade, Taylors Island has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently remained above 80%, with minor fluctuations. From 2013 to 2015, there was a slightly higher Hispanic presence (15-18%), briefly moving the community towards "Moderate Diversity". However, this trend reversed in 2016. Since then, the white population has consistently been above 94%. There has been a small increase in the Black population, rising from 1% in 2014 to 2-4% in recent years.
The median income in Taylors Island has fluctuated over the past decade. The peak income was $71,078 in 2013, coinciding with the period of slightly higher Hispanic representation. A significant drop occurred in 2017, with median income falling to $49,760, the lowest in the recorded period. This coincided with a population dip to 174 in 2016, the lowest in the decade. Since 2017, income levels have stabilized around $60,000-$70,000. Population figures have been volatile, ranging from 163 in 2020 to 237 in 2018, but generally remained within the 180-210 range.
The persistent "Low Diversity" status of Taylors Island contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The median income, while fluctuating, has generally remained above the national median income (which was around $67,521 in 2020), suggesting a relatively stable economic situation for the community. The small population and rural nature of the CDP (given its low population density of about 8.5 people per square mile) may contribute to its resistance to demographic changes seen in more urban areas.
Taylors Island presents a picture of a small, predominantly white community that has maintained its demographic composition over the past decade despite minor fluctuations. While not immune to economic volatility, it has generally maintained a median income level comparable to or slightly above national averages. The community's resistance to significant demographic change may be attributable to its small size and rural nature, potentially insulating it from broader national trends towards increased diversity.
