Woodbine is a somewhat small town located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 9,595 people and two associated neighborhoods, Woodbine is the 83rd largest community in Maryland.
Housing costs in Woodbine are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Maryland.
Also of interest is that Woodbine has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 19.33% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Woodbine is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Woodbine’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
One downside of living in Woodbine, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 37.23 minutes every day commuting to work.
Woodbine is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 45.40% of adults in Woodbine have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Woodbine in 2022 was $64,439, which is wealthy relative to Maryland and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $257,756 for a family of four.
Woodbine is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Woodbine home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Woodbine residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Woodbine include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Woodbine is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.