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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oakton

Virginia · 24,610 residents · 9.761 sq mi
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Oakton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,715. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 4,738 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $247,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 79% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

24,610
−16%vs 2000
vs 29,348 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,521 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 3,007 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
23K27K31K35K38K1990201020202024Oakton
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,715
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $87,898 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,661
−36%vs 2000
vs $43,297 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$247,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $274,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$871
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,053 in 2000
US average: $450
62.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.7% in 2000
38.0% rent
4.1
+33%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(20,101)
Black4.7%(1,365)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(2,831)
Asian13.8%(4,051)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.1%(17,040)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(21,703)
Black4.5%(1,096)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,453)
Asian5.6%(1,387)
Other1.7%(424)
Diversity Score37.3%(9,186)
37
−36%vs 2000
vs 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.2%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
24.1%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oakton, Virginia?

Oakton, Virginia has about 24,610 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakton, Virginia?

The typical household in Oakton, Virginia earns about $59,715 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakton, Virginia expensive?

In Oakton, Virginia, the median home is worth about $247,400, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Oakton, Virginia?

About 56.2% of adults age 25 and over in Oakton, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakton, Virginia?

About 3.0% of people in Oakton, 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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