Demographics & People — White Oak, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,458 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~19,500 |
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| Median Age | 33.2 |
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| Total Households | 6,190 |
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| Family Households | 4,054 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5702 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,202 |
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| Black or African American | 10,285 |
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| Asian | 1,298 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,028 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 6,873 |
| Subsaharan African | 4,761 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,647 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,903 |
| Ethiopian | 1,531 |
| African | 1,522 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,228 |
| Other Subsaharan African | 1,062 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 733 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 697 |
Language
| English Only | 6,513 |
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| Spanish | 2,402 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,899 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 310 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,553 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for White Oak, Maryland.
