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White Oak, MD

White Oak is a census-designated place and unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It had a population of 16,347 in 2020.

White Oak was known for its Naval Ordnance Laboratory, which was closed in 1994. The headquarters of the Food and Drug Administration now occupies the property, which has been renamed the Federal Research Center at White Oak. According to the United States Census Bureau, the locality has a total area of 3.78 square miles (9.79 km²), all land.

White Oak is a diverse neighborhood. The main area of White Oak is from Lockwood Drive starting from New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650) towards Stewart Lane, crossing Columbia Pike (U.S. 29).

As an unincorporated area, White Oak's boundaries are not officially defined by either a municipal government or by the government of Montgomery County. Boundaries for the White Oak census-designated place have been established by the United States Census Bureau, while the United States Geological Survey recognizes White Oak to be a populated place located at 39°02′23″N 76°59′35″W (39.039832, –76.993032). Many of its residents consider themselves to be residents of the White Oak neighborhood of Silver Spring, similar to how large cities have different neighborhoods within their borders.

"Quaint Acres" is a subdivision of White Oak just north of modern Route 29 and west of New Hampshire Avenue. The subdivision was named after the house of Altus Lacy Quaintance, a State Entomologist of Maryland who worked at the Maryland Agricultural College and later at the USDA.

On 26 May 1945, a TB-25D 'Mitchell' bomber en route from Biloxi to Bolling Field crashed near Quaint Acres, killing all four aboard. The bomber was piloted by Dudley M. Outcalt who flew in the 94th Aero Squadron during World War I.

After the war, the Quaint Acres subdivision was home to famed naturalist Rachel Carson who wrote Silent Spring in 1962, the book that facilitated the ban of the pesticide DDT in the United States. She built the ranch house at 11701 Berwick Rd. in 1956, and lived there until she died in 1964. The house is a National Historic Landmark but is not open to the public.

Quaint Acres was also the Washington area home to Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman to be elected to both the U.S. House and the Senate.

Health and wellness are essential aspects of life in White Oak, with numerous medical facilities and recreational options available. Start your day with a fitness session at LA Fitness or Planet Fitness, which offers state-of-the-art exercise equipment and classes for all levels. For outdoor enthusiasts, Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park provides extensive trails and green spaces perfect for jogging, walking, and relaxing in nature. If you enjoy swimming, the White Oak Community Recreation Center features an indoor pool and various fitness programs. Yoga practitioners can find solace at White Oak Center and Brookside Nature Center offering a range of classes from beginner to advanced levels. 

Top sites in White Oak, MD: Burnt Mills East Special Park, Wheaton Regional Park, Brookside Gardens.

Elevation: Ranges from 275 to 429 feet. ZIP Code: 20901. Area Code(s): 301, 240. Area: 3.78 square miles (9.79 km²). Population: 16,347 (2020).

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What are the demographics of White Oak, MD?

In 2022, White Oak, MD had a population of 15.5k people with a median age of 33.5 and a median household income of $75,373. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of White Oak, MD grew from 14,711 to 15,489, a 5.29% increase and its median household income grew from $70,303 to $75,373, a 7.21% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in White Oak, MD are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (62.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (9.39%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.95%), Other (Hispanic) (7.31%), and White (Hispanic) (4.79%).

What is White Oak, MD known for?

White Oak was known for its Naval Ordnance Laboratory, which was closed in 1994. The headquarters of the Food and Drug Administration now occupies the property, which has been renamed the Federal Research Center at White Oak. According to the United States Census Bureau, the locality has a total area of 3.78 square miles (9.79 km²), all land.

What county is White Oak, MD in?

White Oak is a census-designated place and unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It had a population of 16,347 in 2020. White Oak is a diverse neighborhood. The main area of White Oak is from Lockwood Drive starting from New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650) towards Stewart Lane, crossing Columbia Pike (U.S. 29).

Sources

Montgomery County

Wikipedia

Data USA

Burnt Mills East Special Park

Wheaton Regional Park

Brookside Gardens

Brookside Nature Center 

LA Fitness

Planet Fitness

Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park

White Oak Community Recreation Center

White Oak Center

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