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Oak Grove

Virginia · 2,452 residents · 1.169 sq mi
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Oak Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,194. Population has declined 12% since 2019. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $474,800. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 101% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,452
−12%since 2019
from 2,801 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,098 / sq mi
−12%since 2019
from 2,396 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
+6%since 2019
from 32.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K201020202024Oak Grove
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,194
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $162,273 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,484
−2%since 2019
from $43,193 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 78.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$474,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $465,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,181
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,053 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 68.8% in 2019
34.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+8%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(652)
Black2.7%(75)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(746)
Asian47.4%(1,328)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score81.2%(2,274)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(579)
Black11.7%(287)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(494)
Asian38.8%(952)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score88.3%(2,166)
Diversity Score
88
+9%since 2019
from 81 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 88.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 20.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+18%since 2019
from 32.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 84.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 82.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.5% in 2019
Female
49.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 44.5% in 2019
Foreign born
51.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Grove, Virginia?

Oak Grove, Virginia has about 2,452 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Grove, Virginia?

The typical household in Oak Grove, Virginia earns about $153,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Grove, Virginia expensive?

In Oak Grove, Virginia, the median home is worth about $474,800, and the typical rent is about $2,181 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Grove, Virginia?

About 58.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Grove, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Grove, Virginia?

About 1.2% of people in Oak Grove, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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