The map below shows majority race by area in White Oak, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on White Oak racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in White Oak overall is black, making up 49.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 24.7%. There are more black people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
White Oak, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
13.0% |
Hispanic |
24.7% |
Black |
49.6% |
Asian |
9.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
White Oak, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
13.0% |
Hispanic |
24.7% |
Black |
49.6% |
Asian |
9.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for White Oak, MD
The map below shows diversity in White Oak. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
White Oak Diversity Score
97
With a diversity score of 97 out of 100, White Oak is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within White Oak's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of White Oak.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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