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
| White | 84.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 63.8% |
| 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%.
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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.