White Oak, Maryland
Census-designated place in Maryland, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[4][5]
White Oak, Maryland | |
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Coordinates: 39°02′23″N 76°59′35″W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Maryland |
County | Montgomery |
Area | |
• Total | 3.12 sq mi (8.09 km2) |
• Land | 3.12 sq mi (8.09 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 387[1] ft (118[1] m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 16,347 |
• Density | 5,234.39/sq mi (2,021.15/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
FIPS code | 24-84375[1][3] |
GNIS feature ID | 0591544[1] |
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.[3]
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).