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Oakton

Virginia · 36,732 residents · 9.761 sq mi
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Oakton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,598. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $637,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,732
+25%since 2000
from 29,348 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,763 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 3,007 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+5%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K27K31K35K38K1990201020202024Oakton
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,598
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,898 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,839
+59%since 2000
from $43,297 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$637,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,974
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,053 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+47%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(18,765)
Black5.6%(2,055)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(4,514)
Asian24.7%(9,061)
Other5.3%(1,943)
Diversity Score81.2%(29,829)
Diversity Score
81
+40%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
34.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakton, Virginia?

Oakton, Virginia has about 36,732 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakton, Virginia?

The typical household in Oakton, Virginia earns about $138,598 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 $637,600, and the typical rent is about $1,974 a month.

How educated are people in Oakton, Virginia?

About 72.6% 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 5.5% 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 12,122 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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