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Unified School District · VA

Buena Vista City Public Schools

Buena Vista City Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 6,593. The median household income is $57,833 and the median age is 35.9.

6,593

Population

1024

People / sq mi

$57,833

Median Income

35.9

Median Age

Buena Vista City Public Schools covers 6 sq mi of land at 1024.1 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White84.7%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian63.8%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.1%

Economy & Income

$57,833

Median Household Income

$25,609

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment

Housing

$156,200

Median Home Value

$1,112

Median Rent

56.5%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

87.9%

High School+

23.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Buena Vista City Public Schools serves a community with a population of 6,593 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.

The median household income in Buena Vista City Public Schools is $57,833, with a per capita income of $25,609. The poverty rate is 15.2%.

Buena Vista City Public Schools is 84.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 63.8% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In Buena Vista City Public Schools, 87.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in Buena Vista City Public Schools is $156,200, with a median rent of $1,112. The homeownership rate is 56.5%.

Data for Buena Vista City Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5100560).

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.