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
| White | 56.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 36.4% |
| 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%.
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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.