Colonial Heights city, VA

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2023 Population
18,210
0.286% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mark Warner
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tim Kaine
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
38.5
0.26% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
9.57%
6.43% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$76,250
5.59% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$231,700
4.65% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
8,813
1.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Colonial Heights city, VA had a population of 18.2k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $76,250. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Colonial Heights city, VA grew from 18,158 to 18,210, a 0.286% increase and its median household income grew from $72,216 to $76,250, a 5.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Colonial Heights city, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (67%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.43%), Other (Hispanic) (3.22%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.16%).

None of the households in Colonial Heights city, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in Colonial Heights city, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Colonial Heights city, VA are Southside College of Health Sciences (54 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Colonial Heights city, VA was $231,700, and the homeownership rate was 68.1%.

Most people in Colonial Heights city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Colonial Heights city, VA was 2 cars per household.

Colonial Heights city, VA borders Chesterfield County, VA and Petersburg city, VA.

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Population & Diversity

Colonial Heights city, VA is home to a population of 18.2k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.49% of Colonial Heights city, VA residents were born outside of the country (1.18k people).

In 2023, there were 3.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.2k people) in Colonial Heights city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.24k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 625 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%
2023 Citizenship
97.8%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.9% of Colonial Heights city, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Colonial Heights city, VA was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Colonial Heights city, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    12.2k ± 151
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.24k ± 247
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    625 ± 80
7.64%
Hispanic Population
1.39k people

In 2023, there were 3.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.2k people) in Colonial Heights city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.24k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 625 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.64% of the people in Colonial Heights city, VA are hispanic (1.39k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    107,827 ± 8,012 people
  2. India
    97,961 ± 7,641 people
  3. Mexico
    63,695 ± 6,173 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,827 Virginia residents, followed by India with 97,961 and Mexico with 63,695.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.49%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.18k people
5.66%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.03k people

As of 2023, 6.49% of Colonial Heights city, VA residents (1.18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Colonial Heights city, VA was 5.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    616 ± 171
  2. Vietnam
    509 ± 101
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    299 ± 136

Colonial Heights city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Colonial Heights city, VA employs 8.81k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Colonial Heights city, VA were Retail Trade (1,316 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,015 people), and Educational Services (786 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($81,136), Utilities ($79,482), and Public Administration ($75,469).

Employment

Occupations

8.81k
2023 Value
± 702
1.3%
1 Year growth
± 11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Colonial Heights city, VA grew at a rate of 1.3%, from 8.7k employees to 8.81k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Colonial Heights city, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,305 people), Sales & Related Occupations (961 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (812 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Colonial Heights city, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.81k
2023 Value
± 702
1.3%
1 Year growth
± 11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Colonial Heights city, VA grew at a rate of 1.3%, from 8.7k employees to 8.81k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Colonial Heights city, VA, are Retail Trade (1,316 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,015 people), and Educational Services (786 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Colonial Heights city, VA, though some of these residents may live in Colonial Heights city, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$55,054
Median earning men ± $8,078
$39,053
Median earning women ± $3,100

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($170,250), Public Administration ($92,143), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,726).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($60,096), Construction ($55,089), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,205).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 50
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 47
    Retail Trade
  3. 43
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $75.4k
    Retail Trade
  2. $69.7k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $43.6k
    Accommodation and Food Services

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
    Republican Party
  3. Other (0.905%)
    Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner
Senator from Virginia2
Assumed office on January 3, 2009
Tim Kaine
Senator from Virginia1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Colonial Heights city, VA awarded 54 degrees. The student population of Colonial Heights city, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 7 male students and 84 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Colonial Heights city, VA are White (41 and 75.9%), followed by Black or African American (9 and 16.7%), Two or More Races (2 and 3.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 1.85%).

The largest universities in Colonial Heights city, VA by number of degrees awarded are Southside College of Health Sciences (54 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Colonial Heights city, VA are Registered Nursing (33 and 61.1%), Radiographer (13 and 24.1%), and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (8 and 14.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 91 students enrolled in Colonial Heights city, VA, 7.69% men and 92.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 61 records, of which 90.2% were women and 9.84% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    33 degrees awarded
  2. Radiographer
    13 degrees awarded
  3. Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
    8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Colonial Heights city, VA was Registered Nursing with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Colonial Heights city, VA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Southside College of Health Sciences
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
54 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southside College of Health Sciences with 54 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 6 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Colonial Heights city, VA, which is 0.125 times less than the 48 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 41 degrees mean that there were 4.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 9 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($6,064) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,146) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.988% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.986% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.72M), Bachelors Degree (1.5M), and Some college (1.37M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Colonial Heights city, VA was $231,700 in 2023, which is 0.764 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $221,400 to $231,700, a 4.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Colonial Heights city, VA is 68.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Colonial Heights city, VA have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Colonial Heights city, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Colonial Heights city, VA is $76,250. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Colonial Heights city, VA was Census Tract 8303, Colonial Heights city, VA with a value of $105,119, followed by Census Tract 8301, Colonial Heights city, VA and Census Tract 8305, Colonial Heights city, VA, with respective values of $103,854 and $70,714.

In 2024, 14.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Colonial Heights city, VA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 4.16%.

Housing

Property

$231,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,692
$5,136
Median Property Taxes
±$484

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Colonial Heights city, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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Rent vs Own

68.1%
Homeownership
2023
68.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 68.1% of the housing units in Colonial Heights city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 8303, Colonial Heights city, VA
  2. Census Tract 8301, Colonial Heights city, VA
  3. Census Tract 8305, Colonial Heights city, VA

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Colonial Heights city, VA was Census Tract 8303, Colonial Heights city, VA with a value of $105,119, followed by Census Tract 8301, Colonial Heights city, VA and Census Tract 8305, Colonial Heights city, VA, with respective values of $103,854 and $70,714.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Colonial Heights city, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$76,250
Median Household Income
± $4,116
7.55k
Number of Households
± 658

In 2023, the median household income of the 7.55k households in Colonial Heights city, VA grew to $76,250 from the previous year's value of $72,216.

The following chart displays the households in Colonial Heights city, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Colonial Heights city, VA is from Virginia.
0.472
2023 Wage GINI in Virginia
0.475
2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2023, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.599% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.59%)
  3. Carpooled (6.26%)

In 2023, 79.9% of workers in Colonial Heights city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.59%) and those who carpooled to work (6.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

23.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Colonial Heights city, VA have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.03% of the workforce in Colonial Heights city, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Colonial Heights city, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Colonial Heights city, VA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 14.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Colonial Heights city, VA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 4.16%.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.57% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Colonial Heights city, VA (1.72k out of 18k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Colonial Heights city, VA is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 14.2% of the children was living in poverty in Colonial Heights city, VA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.2%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 290 in Colonial Heights city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 48.3 per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.6% of the population of Colonial Heights city, VA has health coverage, with 43.1% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 5.18% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colonial Heights city, VA see 794 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.53% increase from the previous year (782 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 425 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 416 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

794 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colonial Heights city, VA

Primary care physicians in Colonial Heights city, VA see an average of 794 patients per year. This represents a 1.53% increase from the previous year (782 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colonial Heights city, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.37%
Uninsured
43.1%
Employer Coverage
16.5%
Medicaid
12%
Medicare
15.9%
Non-Group
5.18%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Colonial Heights city, VA grew by 0.915% from 7.3% to 7.37%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54.9 in Colonial Heights city, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.8% in Colonial Heights city, VA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.57% in Colonial Heights city, VA.

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