Gwynn Oak, MD

Occupations and Workforce

It's also interesting to note that Gwynn Oak has a higher concentration of residents who work in math and technology than 95% of other US cities.

However, the typical commuting time in Gwynn Oak is extremely long. People spend substantially longer than the national average—31.15 minutes—each day traveling to work. The good news is that local public transportation is commonly used, so leaving the car at home and taking the bus or train instead of driving can be an alternative to escape the hassle of navigating the congested roads.

The utilization of public transportation in Gwynn Oak is relatively high for the size of the community. The majority of those who use it for their daily commute do so via bus. Lessened traffic congestion and air pollution are advantages for Gwynn Oak.

The proportion of adults in Gwynn Oak who have completed at least a bachelor's degree is 26.77%, which is slightly higher than the typical US community's figure of 21.84%.

Economy

Gwynn Oak had a per capita income of $29,765 in 2018, which is lower middle class compared to Maryland and middle class compared to the rest of the US. For a family of four, this translates to an annual income of $119,060. However, both extremely wealthy and destitute people can be found in Gwynn Oak.

Diversity

The town of Gwynn Oak has a wide range of ethnicities. The residents of Gwynn Oak identify as being from a range of racial and ethnic backgrounds. The majority of Gwynn Oak locals identify as Black or African-American, followed by White. People in Gwynn Oak have significant African, Jamaican, Nigerian, Irish, and German ancestries.

With 15.16% of the population being foreign-born, Gwynn Oak likewise has a significant foreign-born population.

Language

English is the most often used language in Gwynn Oak. There are also significant dialects of Spanish and French here.