Population 83 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in White Sands
Household size in White Sands
| Period | White Sands | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.02 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.98 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in White Sands are large by national standards, averaging 2.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in White Sands
| Period | White Sands | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 41.3, the median age in White Sands is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 38.6 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in White Sands
| Period | White Sands | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in White Sands, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in White Sands
Renters in White Sands
| Period | White Sands | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
White Sands is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly one in five owners (19.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in White Sands
| Period | White Sands | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in White Sands: 20.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in White Sands
| Period | White Sands | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in White Sands are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in White Sands
| Period | White Sands | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,932 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $939 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,250 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,096 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$164 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in White Sands costs $2,096 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 28.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in White Sands
Bachelor's degrees in White Sands
| Period | White Sands | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.8% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.2% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.2% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −11.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in White Sands: 25.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in White Sands
| Period | White Sands | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in White Sands: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in White Sands
| Period | White Sands | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.8% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in White Sands has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
White Sands compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sands | 2.98 | 41.3 | 7.5% | 10.9% | 20.2% | 1981 | $2,096 | 25.2% | 94.9% | 2.1% |
| Cove Point | 2.98 | 41.3 | 7.5% | 10.9% | 20.2% | 1981 | $2,096 | 25.2% | 94.9% | 2.1% |
| Long Beach | 2.98 | 41.3 | 7.5% | 10.9% | 20.2% | 1981 | $2,096 | 25.2% | 94.9% | 2.1% |
| Lusby | 2.87 | 37.6 | 7.7% | 17.5% | 11.9% | 1987 | $1,916 | 33.8% | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| Wallville | 2.51 | 50.5 | 5.1% | 15.5% | 37.2% | 1984 | $1,573 | 51.1% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| St. Leonard | 2.82 | 45.6 | 5.4% | 8.8% | 14.3% | 1983 | $1,832 | 28.2% | 94.0% | 1.6% |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 2.75 | 39.0 | 9.5% | 10.0% | 7.1% | 1992 | $1,774 | 32.6% | 94.0% | 2.9% |
| Broomes Island | 2.81 | 52.3 | 1.2% | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1984 | $1,677 | 16.4% | 89.6% | 0.0% |
| Dowell | 2.15 | 54.6 | 7.4% | 4.5% | 12.8% | 2000 | $2,130 | 44.3% | 95.0% | 0.0% |
| Solomons | 2.22 | 54.9 | 7.4% | 33.5% | 16.5% | 1996 | $2,615 | 42.8% | 96.5% | 3.0% |
| Port Republic | 2.71 | 45.8 | 5.6% | 6.8% | 6.9% | 1985 | $1,638 | 34.4% | 94.5% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up White Sands. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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