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Unified School District · VA

Roanoke City Public Schools

Roanoke City Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 98,355. The median household income is $55,378 and the median age is 38.3.

98,355

Population

2313

People / sq mi

$55,378

Median Income

38.3

Median Age

Roanoke City Public Schools covers 43 sq mi of land at 2313.1 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White56.8%
Black or African American0.1%
Asian36.4%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.1%

Economy & Income

$55,378

Median Household Income

$36,576

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment

Housing

$190,500

Median Home Value

$996

Median Rent

52.4%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

89.7%

High School+

30.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Roanoke City Public Schools serves a community with a population of 98,355 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.

The median household income in Roanoke City Public Schools is $55,378, with a per capita income of $36,576. The poverty rate is 13.6%.

Roanoke City Public Schools is 56.8% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 36.4% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In Roanoke City Public Schools, 89.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in Roanoke City Public Schools is $190,500, with a median rent of $996. The homeownership rate is 52.4%.

Data for Roanoke City Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5103300).

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