White Oak is a CDP located in Montgomery County Maryland. White Oak has a 2024 population of 15,170. White Oak is currently declining at a rate of -1.04% annually and its population has decreased by -3.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,655 in 2020.
The average household income in White Oak is $94,671 with a poverty rate of 13.69%. The median age in White Oak is 33.5 years: 33.3 years for males, and 34 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of White Oak was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,840 | 63.53% |
| White | 2,197 | 14.18% |
| Asian | 1,231 | 7.95% |
| Other race | 1,207 | 7.79% |
| Two or more races | 749 | 4.84% |
| Native American | 265 | 1.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,876 | 2.63 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
| Married | 2,327 | 3.51 | 41 | 59 |
| Non Family | 2,129 | 1.23 | 15.2 | 84.8 |
| Female | 1,240 | 3.35 | 20.6 | 79.4 |
| Male | 180 | 2.84 | 23.9 | 76.1 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
26.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 592 | 5.86% |
| Associates Degree | 1,053 | 10.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,084 | 20.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,196 | 21.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,943 | 19.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 626 | 6.2% |
| Some College | 1,603 | 15.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,180 | 5,720 | 2,245 |
| Hispanic | 1,609 | 953 | 340 |
| White | 1,328 | 1,262 | 969 |
| Asian | 843 | 730 | 605 |
| Other Race | 597 | 285 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 501 | 468 | 290 |
| Native American | 198 | 145 | 60 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.03%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 72.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,115 | $66,016 | $45,058 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,653 | $107,036 | $104,647 |
| High School Graduate | $36,188 | $46,833 | $33,054 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,706 | $41,786 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,311 | $57,250 | $37,420 |
| Some College | $34,216 | $37,066 | $32,332 |
$44,311
Average Earnings
$57,250
Average Male
$37,420
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.46% of White Oak residents speak only English, while 58.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 19.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,798 | 1,621 | 16.54% |
| Hispanic | 2,647 | 198 | 7.48% |
| Asian | 1,230 | 136 | 11.06% |
| Multiple | 749 | 124 | 16.56% |
| White | 1,455 | 88 | 6.05% |
| Other | 1,207 | 72 | 5.97% |
13.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.33%
Male Poverty Rate
13.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in White Oak is Multiple, with 16.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in White Oak is Other, with 5.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.33% |
| High School | 21.22% |
| Some College | 12.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 11.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.85% |
| Male Employed | 8.19% |
| Female Employed | 4.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,435 | $105,740 |
| Households | $75,373 | $94,671 |
| Married Families | $86,823 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,128 | $69,219 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
310
Number of Veterans
265
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 168 |
| First Gulf War | 124 |
| Vietnam | 109 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 105 |
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 75+ | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 7.68% |
| Black | 121 | 1.67% |
| Asian | 33 | 3.48% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 2.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
27.63%
Born in White Oak
52.25%
Native Born
47.75%
Foreign Born
19.97%
Non Citizen
27.78%
Naturalized
52.25% of White Oak residents were born in the United States, with 27.63% having been born in Maryland. 19.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,170 | -160 | -1.04% |
| 2023 | 15,330 | -159 | -1.03% |
| 2022 | 15,489 | 778 | 5.29% |
| 2021 | 14,711 | -944 | -6.03% |
| 2020 | 15,655 | -3,365 | -17.69% |
| 2019 | 19,020 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 19,010 | -515 | -2.64% |
| 2017 | 19,525 | 623 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 18,902 | 927 | 5.16% |
| 2015 | 17,975 | -126 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 18,101 | 823 | 4.76% |
| 2013 | 17,278 | 664 | 4% |
| 2012 | 16,614 | -470 | -2.75% |
| 2011 | 17,084 | -319 | -1.83% |
| 2010 | 17,403 | 0 | 0% |