Colonial Heights city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51570 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,352 | — | #1,971 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,505 | +1.8% | #749 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.2 years | -1.8% | #2,552 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $246,600 | -12.5% | #918 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,234 | +6.1% | #494 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | -37.2% | #350 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Colonial Heights city has a population of 18,352, making it the #1,971 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Colonial Heights city is $76,505, ranking #749 out of 3,222 counties — 1.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.9% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Colonial Heights city is $246,600 (-12.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,234/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.1%.
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92.4% of residents in Colonial Heights city have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Colonial Heights city, Virginia
Colonial Heights city, Virginia has a total population of 18,352, making it the 1,971st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Colonial Heights city is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Colonial Heights city is $76,505, which ranks #749 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Colonial Heights city is $246,600, 12.5% below the national median. Renters in Colonial Heights city pay a median gross rent of $1,234 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Colonial Heights city, 28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.0 min.
Colonial Heights city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (18.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.3%).
All data for Colonial Heights city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.