Oakton, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Oakton, Virginia is 36,776 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $163,662, the median home value is $776,700, and the median age is 40.0.
36,776
Population
3768
People / sq mi
$163,662
Median Income
$776,700
Median Home Value
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Oakton covers 9.8 sq mi of land at 3768 people per square mile.
About Oakton, VA
Remote work is unusually prominent in Oakton: 30.7% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Oakton is a city in Virginia with a population of 36,776. It ranks #31 among cities in Virginia by population.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $163,662, putting Oakton near the top of US cities. The poverty rate, 2.8%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $776,700, with typical rent around $2,333.
Oakton is among the best-educated US cities: 74.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 30.7% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Oakton — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$163,662
Median Household Income
$81,608
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$776,700
Median Home Value
$2,333
Median Rent
67.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.9%
High School+
74.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
8.1%
Drive Alone
51.1%
Public Transit
30.7%
Work From Home
30.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
39.8%
Foreign Born
64.7%
Non-English at Home
6.5%
Veterans
7.3%
With Disability
94.8%
Health Insurance
97.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 28.9% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.7% |
| Public Administration | 12.7% |
| Information | 8.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.9% |
| Construction | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.8% |
| Retail Trade | 2.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oakton, Virginia has a population of 36,776 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Oakton, Virginia is $163,662, with 2.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Oakton, Virginia is $776,700, with median monthly rent at $2,333 and a homeownership rate of 67.6%.
The median age in Oakton, Virginia is 40.0 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.