County · Virginia
Colonial Heights city, Virginia
Colonial Heights city, Virginia. Colonial Heights city had 18,738 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.3% since 2020, in line with Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 51570.
Colonial Heights city is one of the 17 counties of the Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Colonial Heights city is the same area as Colonial Heights: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,738
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,170 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,352
Median household income
$76,505
±$5,526 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$246,600
±$9,956 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,234
±$76 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Colonial Heights city, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 18,170 residents in Colonial Heights city. The Census Bureau estimates 18,738 for July 1, 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, in line with Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,352 over 8 square miles of land.
| Measure | Colonial Heights city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,352 | 8,705,170 | +924 |
| Households | 7,530±198 | 3,365,732 | +494 |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.06 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,114±23 | 3,684,756 | +380 |
Colonial Heights city's population since 2000
From 16,897 in 2000 to 18,738 in 2025: up 10.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Colonial Heights city?
Colonial Heights city holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Colonial Heights with 18,738 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Colonial Heights | 18,170 | $76,505 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Colonial Heights city?
The median resident of Colonial Heights city is 38.2 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.7%. 6.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Colonial Heights city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2±0.9 | 39.0 | −2.4 |
| Under 18 years | 24.6%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3%±0.6 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3% | 11.0% | +2.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.2%±0.9 pts | 58.4% | −7.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.7%±1.1 pts | 18.3% | +4.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.5%±1.7 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.2%±1.9 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.8%±1.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0%±2.1 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6%±2.5 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±2.1 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.0%±2.9 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.2%±2.0 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6%±2.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Colonial Heights city earn?
Half of Colonial Heights city's 7,530 households earn less than $76,505 a year (±$5,526), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $67,134 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,371 after inflation. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Colonial Heights city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,505±$5,526 | $93,170 | +$9,371 |
| Mean household income | $93,310±$6,967 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,650±$2,121 | $50,666 | +$2,743 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.9%±1.9 pts | 9.9% | −4.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.0%±3.9 pts | 12.3% | −7.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.1%±3.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8%±2.8 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Colonial Heights city?
Owners occupy 68.1% of Colonial Heights city's occupied homes and renters 31.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $246,600 by its owner (±$9,956). The median renter pays $1,234 a month including utilities, and 40.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Colonial Heights city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $246,600±$9,956 | $383,700 | +$35,290 |
| Median gross rent | $1,234±$76 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.4%±8.3 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,540±$64 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.1%±3.8 pts | 67.3% | +5.2 pts |
| Housing units | 8,114±23 | 3,684,756 | +380 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9%±2.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9%±3.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.7%±4.1 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.4%±1.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Colonial Heights city building?
Builders took permits for 15 new housing units across Colonial Heights city in 2025 (15 single-family), 0.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Colonial Heights city get to work?
79.1% of Colonial Heights city's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Colonial Heights city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1%±2.1 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.8 pts | 4.3% | −4.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.1%±3.7 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±2.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±1.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2%±2.7 pts | 18.3% | +6.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.5 min±2.0 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Colonial Heights city's census tracts?
Colonial Heights city is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,622 (Tract 8302) to $111,332 (Tract 8303).
| Tract 830151570830100 | 5,300±420 | $110,243 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 830251570830200 | 3,597±504 | $49,622 |
| Tract 830351570830300 | 2,135±434 | $111,332 |
| Tract 830451570830400 | 2,246±367 | $60,549 |
| Tract 830551570830500 | 5,074±548 | $67,551 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Colonial Heights city compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 84th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 48th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th of 133 |
| Median household income | 52nd of 133 |
| Median home value | 72nd of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 44th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 98th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62nd of 133 |
| Median age | 102nd of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Colonial Heights city are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.