Unified School District · VA
Alexandria City Public Schools
Alexandria City Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 156,976. The median household income is $119,681 and the median age is 37.7.
156,976
Population
10511
People / sq mi
$119,681
Median Income
37.7
Median Age
Alexandria City Public Schools covers 15 sq mi of land at 10510.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 37.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$119,681
Median Household Income
$79,474
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$735,100
Median Home Value
$2,089
Median Rent
42.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.0%
High School+
66.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alexandria City Public Schools serves a community with a population of 156,976 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Alexandria City Public Schools is $119,681, with a per capita income of $79,474. The poverty rate is 5.8%.
Alexandria City Public Schools is 51.0% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 37.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Alexandria City Public Schools, 93.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Alexandria City Public Schools is $735,100, with a median rent of $2,089. The homeownership rate is 42.1%.
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Data for Alexandria City Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5100120).
Alexandria City Public Schools stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 10,511 people per square mile. With 156,976 residents, Alexandria City Public Schools is a school district in Virginia.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US school districts: median income is $119,681, above the US median of $78,538. About 5.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $735,100, with typical rent around $2,089.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US school districts: 66.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Alexandria City Public Schools: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.