Oakton, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oakton, Virginia
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Street in urban Oakton
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Location of Oakton in Fairfax County, Virginia
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 Oakton, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Oakton, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Oakton, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.8 sq mi (25.4 km2) |
| • Land | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 36,732 |
| • Density | 3,748.2/sq mi (1,446.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
22124
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| Area code(s) | 703, 571 |
| FIPS code | 51-58472 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1471790 |
Oakton is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It's not a city or town with its own local government, but it's an area where many people live together. In 2020, about 36,732 people called Oakton home. This area is located in Northern Virginia, about 16 miles (26 km) west of Washington, D.C..
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Where is Oakton Located?
Oakton is found in the middle of Fairfax County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 38°52′59″N 77°17′24″W. Major roads like Interstate 66 and Virginia State Route 123 pass through the area, making it easy to get around.
Oakton shares its borders with several other places. To the south, it's next to the city of Fairfax. To the west, you'll find Fair Oaks. The Wolf Trap community is to the north, and the town of Vienna is to the east.
The total area of Oakton is about 25.3 square kilometers (9.8 square miles). Most of this area is land.
Who Lives in Oakton?
In 2020, there were 36,732 people living in Oakton. The area had about 14,071 households. This means many families and individuals live here.
Many different people make up the community of Oakton. About 53% of the people are White, and about 25% are Asian. Around 6% are African American, and about 12% are Hispanic or Latino. People from two or more races make up about 11% of the population.
The average age of people in Oakton is about 39.5 years old. About 21.7% of the people are under 18 years old. This means there are many kids and teenagers in the area. About 15.4% of the people are 65 years old or older.
Many people in Oakton speak a language other than English at home, about 37%. Also, about 33% of the residents were born outside the United States.
Learning and Libraries in Oakton
Oakton has several schools for students of all ages. The public schools are managed by Fairfax County Public Schools.
Schools for Young Learners
There are two public elementary schools right in Oakton:
- Oakton Elementary School
- Waples Mill Elementary School
There are also private schools in the area, such as Flint Hill School, Northern Virginia Friends School, and the Montessori School of Oakton. Some students might also go to Flint Hill Elementary School in Vienna.
Middle and High Schools
For middle school, students might attend Luther Jackson Middle School or Henry David Thoreau Middle School, both located in Vienna.
The local high schools for students in Oakton are:
- Oakton High School
- James Madison High School
Both of these high schools have Vienna mailing addresses.
Public Libraries
If you love to read or need to do research, the Fairfax County Public Library system runs the Oakton Library. It's a great place to find books and other resources.
Famous People from Oakton
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Oakton. Here are a few:
- Jim Callis: An editor for Baseball America.
- Bryan Caplan: A professor of economics.
- Serena Deeb: A professional wrestler.
- John Doolittle: A former member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Robert F. Dorr: An author and former U.S. diplomat.
- Mortimer L. Downey: A former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation.
- Keith Fimian: A businessman and political candidate.
- Ira Noel Gabrielson: A naturalist.
- Bud Grace: A cartoonist.
- Francis Greenlief: A U.S. Army major general.
- David E. Jeremiah: A U.S. Navy admiral.
- Thomas David Jones: An author and former astronaut.
- John D. Lavelle: A U.S. Air Force general.
- Kigeli V of Rwanda: The former King of Rwanda.
- Fred Moosally: A captain of the battleship USS Iowa.
- Daniel R. Pearson: A former chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission.
- Nancy Pfotenhauer: A spokesperson for a presidential campaign.
- Jennifer Rubin: A columnist for The Washington Post.
- Romuald Spasowski: A former Polish ambassador to the United States.
- John Stertzer: A professional soccer player.
- John H. Sununu: A former White House aide and governor.
- Jared Taylor: A writer.
- Philip Terzian: A journalist and author.
- Alan S. Thompson: A retired vice admiral.
- Jacob Frey: The mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Grand Belial's Key: A black metal band.
- Arghoslent: A melodic death metal band.
See also
In Spanish: Oakton (Virginia) para niños
