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.Unlike some towns, Woodbine isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Woodbine are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Woodbine is a town of managers, professionals, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Woodbine who work in management occupations (16.23%), office and administrative support (10.59%), and sales jobs (10.06%). 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. A relatively large number of people in Woodbine telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 19.33% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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. Because of many things, Woodbine is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Woodbine a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Woodbine has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local 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 is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Woodbine, the average commute to work is 37.23 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. The education level of Woodbine ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Woodbine, 45.40% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. 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.
