Life in White Oak research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in White Oak over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in White Oak:
The population in White Oak is 16,458.
The median home value in White Oak is $559,347.
The median income in White Oak is $80,118.
The cost of living in White Oak is 136 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in White Oak is $1,784.
The unemployment rate in White Oak is 8.9%.
The poverty rate in White Oak is 17.1%.
The average high in White Oak is 65.3° and the average low is 45.1°.
Cost of living in White Oak summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in White Oak. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in White Oak is 136 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in White Oak is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in White Oak is $559,347.
The median income in White Oak is $80,118.
| Living Expense | White Oak | Maryland | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 105 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 205 | 150 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 113 | 100 | |
The average high in White Oak is 65.3° and the average low is 45.1°.
There are 75.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.8 inches of precipitation each year with 19.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | White Oak |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 19.3 |
The current population in White Oak is 16,458. The population has decreased -1.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16,458 | 6.3% |
| 2022 | 15,489 | 5.3% |
| 2021 | 14,711 | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 15,655 | -17.7% |
| 2019 | 19,020 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 19,010 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 19,525 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 18,902 | 5.2% |
| 2015 | 17,975 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 18,101 | 4.8% |
| 2013 | 17,278 | 4.0% |
| 2012 | 16,614 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 17,084 | 2.6% |
| 2010 | 16,659 | - |
9.4% White with 1,550 White residents.
61.1% African American with 10,061 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 37 American Indian residents.
7.9% Asian with 1,298 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 70 Other residents.
2.5% Two Or More with 414 Two Or More residents.
18.4% Hispanic with 3,028 Hispanic residents.
| Race | White Oak | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9.4% | 47.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 61.1% | 29.2% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.9% | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 18.4% | 12.1% | 19.0% |
White Oak is 52.7% female with 8,680 female residents.
White Oak is 47.3% male with 7,777 male residents.
| Gender | White Oak | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
7.0% of adults in White Oak completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in White Oak completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in White Oak completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in White Oak completed some college.
11.0% of adults in White Oak completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in White Oak completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in White Oak completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in White Oak completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in White Oak completed doctorate degree.
| Education | White Oak | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
7.3% of households in White Oak earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in White Oak earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.0% of households in White Oak earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.0% of households in White Oak earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in White Oak earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.1% of households in White Oak earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.3% of households in White Oak earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.9% of households in White Oak earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.6% of households in White Oak earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.5% of households in White Oak earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | White Oak | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 4.9% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.1% | 13.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.3% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 19.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.6% | 12.4% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.5% | 19.2% | 12.6% |