Unified School District · VA
Richmond City Public Schools
Richmond City Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 229,359. The median household income is $64,587 and the median age is 34.7.
229,359
Population
3827
People / sq mi
$64,587
Median Income
34.7
Median Age
Richmond City Public Schools covers 60 sq mi of land at 3827.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 42.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 29.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$64,587
Median Household Income
$45,790
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$353,000
Median Home Value
$1,372
Median Rent
43.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.2%
High School+
45.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Richmond City Public Schools serves a community with a population of 229,359 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Richmond City Public Schools is $64,587, with a per capita income of $45,790. The poverty rate is 12.4%.
Richmond City Public Schools is 42.8% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 29.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Richmond City Public Schools, 90.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Richmond City Public Schools is $353,000, with a median rent of $1,372. The homeownership rate is 43.5%.
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Data for Richmond City Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5103240).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.