Skip to main content
Population Review

White Oak, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of White Oak, Maryland is 16,458 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 89th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $80,118, the median home value is $520,200, and the median age is 33.1.

16,458

Population

5270

People / sq mi

$80,118

Median Income

$520,200

Median Home Value

White Oak covers 3.1 sq mi of land at 5270 people per square mile.

About White Oak, MD

White Oak is a city in Maryland with a population of 16,458. It ranks #89 among cities in Maryland by population. The median age is 33.1, younger than the national median. The population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

The median household income in White Oak is $80,118, above the US median of $74,580. 15.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $520,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,784. The homeownership rate of 26.7% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in White Oak reflects 40.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.9% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 36.1 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White13.4%
Black or African American62.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$80,118

Median Household Income

$37,956

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$520,200

Median Home Value

$1,784

Median Rent

26.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.7%

High School+

40.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

11.7%

Drive Alone

61.2%

Public Transit

13.9%

Work From Home

36.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

23.3%

Foreign Born

43.7%

Non-English at Home

2.7%

Veterans

7.9%

With Disability

87.5%

Health Insurance

96.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management27.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate16.5%
Retail Trade8.8%
Construction7.7%
Public Administration7.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services7.0%
Information6.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.8%
Manufacturing2.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.8%

Largest cities in Maryland

Largest counties in Maryland

Part of Maryland

Metro areas in Maryland

City rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

White Oak, Maryland has a population of 16,458 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 89th-largest city in Maryland.

The median household income in White Oak, Maryland is $80,118, with 15.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in White Oak, Maryland is $520,200, with median monthly rent at $1,784 and a homeownership rate of 26.7%.

The median age in White Oak, Maryland is 33.1 years. The population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.