Oakton, VA Demographics

A map of Oakton's Population by Race

Oakton, Virginia has an estimated population of 36,528, a less than 1% change from the 36,732 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.3% White, 22.4% Asian, 10.7% Hispanic, 6.6% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oakton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oakton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oakton, that probability was 65.7% in 2020 and 63.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakton is ranked the 31st most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Oakton was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakton's White Population

19,846 residents of Oakton, or 54.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakton is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Oakton ranks 517th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakton's White population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Oakton's population has increased from 51.1% to 54.3%.

Oakton is more White than neighboring Fairfax (51.1% White), and George Mason (40.7% White). Oakton is less White than neighboring Vienna (64.7% White), Difficult Run (69.2% White), and Wolf Trap (67.3% White).

Oakton's Black Population

2,407 residents of Oakton, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakton is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Oakton ranks 396th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakton's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. Black residents' share of Oakton's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.6%.

Oakton is more Black than neighboring Fairfax (6.3% Black), Vienna (4.5% Black), Difficult Run (1% Black), and Wolf Trap (1.2% Black). Oakton is less Black than neighboring George Mason (23% Black).

Oakton's Asian Population

8,170 residents of Oakton, or 22.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakton is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Oakton ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Asian residents' share of Oakton's population has decreased from 24.7% to 22.4%.

Oakton is more Asian than neighboring Fairfax (18.4% Asian), Vienna (14.1% Asian), Difficult Run (16.5% Asian), Wolf Trap (19.8% Asian), and George Mason (16.2% Asian).

Oakton's Hispanic Population

3,913 residents of Oakton, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Oakton ranks 129th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakton's population has decreased from 12.3% to 10.7%.

Oakton is more Hispanic than neighboring Vienna (8.5% Hispanic), Difficult Run (5.1% Hispanic), and Wolf Trap (5.1% Hispanic). Oakton is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairfax (18.9% Hispanic), and George Mason (14.1% Hispanic).

Oakton's Native American/Other Population

357 residents of Oakton, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oakton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakton ranks 306th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 30.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Oakton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wolf Trap (0.3% Native American/Other), and George Mason (0.5% Native American/Other). Oakton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairfax (1.2% Native American/Other), Vienna (1.1% Native American/Other), and Difficult Run (2.1% Native American/Other).

Oakton's Multiracial Population

1,835 residents of Oakton, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Oakton ranks 129th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakton's population has decreased from 5.6% to 5.0%.

Oakton is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairfax (4.1% Multiracial). Oakton is less Multiracial than neighboring Vienna (7.1% Multiracial), Difficult Run (6.1% Multiracial), Wolf Trap (6.1% Multiracial), and George Mason (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.