White Oak, Pennsylvania
White Oak: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
White Oak is a city located in the county of Allegheny in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,862 and a population density of 1,179 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,396 inhabitants.
The city was created 246 years ago in 1777.
Quick Facts about White Oak
| Population : | 7,396 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Allegheny County |
| Postal code : | 15131 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 412 |
| Area : | 6.67 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1970 (246 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:57:45 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,109 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.3% (2010-2020) |
Geography
White Oak is located at 40°20'15"N 79°48'33"W (40.3375700, -79.8092100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of White Oak decreased by 6.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,862 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,846 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,810 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,789 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,736 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,658 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,606 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,521 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,477 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,441 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,396 | -0.61% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,373 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,345 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,719 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,345 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 87.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 9.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 368 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $280,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,015 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $846 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | - |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,215 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.58 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,388 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,435,457 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 100,550 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,125 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $109,818 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $53,590 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,316 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 725 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 325 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 76 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,209 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 133 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,112 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,619.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.15 |
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Schools in White Oak
College & universities near White Oak, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214786 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | McKeesport (PA) | 15132-7644 |
| 215381 | Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics | West Mifflin (PA) | 15122 |
| 418658 | All-State Career School-Pittsburgh | West Mifflin (PA) | 15122 |
| 461193 | Bella Capelli Academy | Monroeville (PA) | 15146-2388 |
| 430227 | Empire Beauty School-Monroeville | Monroeville (PA) | 15146-2229 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near White Oak, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
Post offices near White Oak
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Greenock Post Office | Greenock (PA) | 15047 |
| Boston Post Office | McKeesport (PA) | 15135 |
| Coulter Post Office | Coulters (PA) | 15028 |
| Duquesn Post Office | Duquesne (PA) | 15110 |
| East Mc Keespor Post Office | East Mc Keesport (PA) | 15035 |
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- White Oak , Maryland unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States with a population of 19,020 people.
- White Oak , Texas city in Texas with a population of 6,283 people.
- White Oak , Michigan township in Ingham County, Michigan with a population of 1,189 people.
- White Oak , Illinois township in McLean County, Illinois with a population of 899 people.
- White Oak , Missouri unincorporated community in Missouri with a population of 490 people.
Other cities in Allegheny County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allegheny County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 299,226 | The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. |
| Penn Hills | 40,517 | A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. |
| Municipality of Bethel Park | 32,345 | Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania |
| Bethel Park | 32,118 | Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania |
| Mount Lebanon | 31,418 | Municipality in Pennsylvania |
| Monroeville | 28,176 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Plum | 26,993 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moon | 25,204 | Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Unity | 21,600 | Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Upper Saint Clair | 19,896 | Home rule municipality in Allegheny County |
| West Mifflin | 19,588 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| McKeesport | 18,927 | City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Wilkinsburg | 15,186 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Franklin Park | 14,883 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Cecil | 13,220 | Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Elizabeth | 11,494 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
White Oak distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
