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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oakton

Virginia · 29,348 residents · 9.761 sq mi
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Oakton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,898. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $274,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 88% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,348
+19%since 1990
from 24,610 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,007 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 2,521 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+10%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K27K31K35K38K1990201020202024Oakton
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$87,898
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,715 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$43,297
+57%since 1990
from $27,661 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$274,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,053
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $871 in 1990
US average: $602
65.7%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
34.3% rent
3.1
−25%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(21,703)
Black4.5%(1,096)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,453)
Asian5.6%(1,387)
Diversity Score37.3%(9,186)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(20,101)
Black4.7%(1,365)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(2,831)
Asian13.8%(4,051)
Diversity Score58.1%(17,040)
58
+56%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

63.0%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 94.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
29.5%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−23%since 1990
from 27.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oakton, Virginia?

Oakton, Virginia has about 29,348 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakton, Virginia?

The typical household in Oakton, Virginia earns about $87,898 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 $274,800, and the typical rent is about $1,053 a month.

How educated are people in Oakton, Virginia?

About 63.0% 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 4.9% of people in Oakton, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakton, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakton, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,738 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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