Colonial Heights city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Colonial Heights city is located in Virginia with a total population of 18,210. It is the 84th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Colonial Heights city is 38.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Colonial Heights city is $76,250. This is 16% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $231,700. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Colonial Heights city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.8%.

Education

29.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.