Colonial Heights, VA

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2021 Population

18,127

4.88% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

3.23% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.99%

8.94% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$65,570

8.34% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$188,900

5.41% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

8,592

5.97% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Colonial Heights, VA had a population of 18.1k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $65,570. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Colonial Heights, VA grew from 17,283 to 18,127, a 4.88% increase and its median household income grew from $60,522 to $65,570, a 8.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Colonial Heights, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.55%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.01%), and White (Hispanic) (2.89%).

None of the households in Colonial Heights, 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.

98.1% of the residents in Colonial Heights, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Colonial Heights, VA are Southside College of Health Sciences (66 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Colonial Heights, VA was $188,900, and the homeownership rate was 66%.

Most people in Colonial Heights, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Colonial Heights, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Colonial Heights, VA is home to a population of 18.1k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.06% of Colonial Heights, VA residents were born outside of the country (917 people).

In 2021, there were 4.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.7k people) in Colonial Heights, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.94k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 643 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Colonial Heights, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Colonial Heights, VA was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Colonial Heights, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Colonial Heights, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.7k ± 21
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.94k ± 221
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
643 ± 83

6.73%

Hispanic Population

1.22k people

6.73% of the people in Colonial Heights, VA are hispanic (1.22k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Colonial Heights, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

5.06%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

917 people

6.92%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.2k people

As of 2021, 5.06% of Colonial Heights, VA residents (917 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Colonial Heights, VA was 6.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Colonial Heights, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
638 ± 176
Vietnam
538 ± 121
Gulf War (1990s)
329 ± 119

Colonial Heights, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Colonial Heights, VA employs 8.59k people. The largest industries in Colonial Heights, VA are Retail Trade (1,298 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (952 people), and Educational Services (905 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($71,851), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,120), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,477).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

8.59k

2021 Value

± 660

5.97%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Colonial Heights, VA grew at a rate of 5.97%, from 8.11k employees to 8.59k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Colonial Heights, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,102 people), Sales & Related Occupations (794 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (788 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Colonial Heights, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.59k

2021 Value

± 660

5.97%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Colonial Heights, VA grew at a rate of 5.97%, from 8.11k employees to 8.59k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Colonial Heights, VA, are Retail Trade (1,298 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (952 people), and Educational Services (905 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Colonial Heights, VA, though some of these residents may live in Colonial Heights, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,956

Median earning men ± $5,006

$34,144

Median earning women ± $2,273

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($85,156), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($84,450), and Information ($80,938).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($54,063), Construction ($51,719), and Public Administration ($51,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Colonial Heights, VA awarded 66 degrees. The student population of Colonial Heights, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 10 male students and 97 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Colonial Heights, VA are White (47 and 71.2%), followed by Black or African American (12 and 18.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 3.03%), and Two or More Races (2 and 3.03%).

The largest universities in Colonial Heights, VA by number of degrees awarded are Southside College of Health Sciences (66 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Colonial Heights, VA are Registered Nursing (42 and 63.6%), Radiographer (16 and 24.2%), and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (8 and 12.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 107 students enrolled in Colonial Heights, VA, 9.35% men and 90.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 72 records, of which 91.7% were women and 8.33% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
42 degrees awarded
Radiographer
16 degrees awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
8 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Colonial Heights, VA was Registered Nursing with 42 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Southside College of Health Sciences

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

66 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southside College of Health Sciences with 66 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Colonial Heights, VA, which is 0.0476 times less than the 63 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 47 degrees mean that there were 3.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 12 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($5,760) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,160) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Colonial Heights, VA was $188,900 in 2021, which is 0.771 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $179,200 to $188,900, a 5.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Colonial Heights, VA is 66%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Colonial Heights, VA have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Colonial Heights, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Colonial Heights, VA is $65,570. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Colonial Heights, VA was Census Tract 8301 with a value of $97,143, followed by Census Tract 8303 and Census Tract 8305, with respective values of $78,009 and $64,717.

Housing

Property

$188,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,288

$4,929

Median Property Taxes

±$430

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, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Colonial Heights, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66%

Homeownership

2021

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66% of the housing units in Colonial Heights, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Colonial Heights, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8301
Census Tract 8303
Census Tract 8305

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Colonial Heights, VA was Census Tract 8301 with a value of $97,143, followed by Census Tract 8303 and Census Tract 8305, with respective values of $78,009 and $64,717.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,570

Median Household Income

± $3,801

7.47k

Number of Households

± 586

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.47k households in Colonial Heights, VA grew to $65,570 from the previous year's value of $60,522.

The following chart displays the households in Colonial Heights, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Colonial Heights, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Carpooled (8.47%)
Worked At Home (6.42%)

In 2021, 81.5% of workers in Colonial Heights, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.47%) and those who worked at home (6.42%).

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.

Commute Time

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Colonial Heights, VA have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.91% of the workforce in Colonial Heights, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Colonial Heights, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Colonial Heights, 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, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.99% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Colonial Heights, VA (1.61k out of 17.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.2% of the population of Colonial Heights, VA has health coverage, with 45.8% on employee plans, 13.8% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 4.84% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colonial Heights city, VA see 724 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.58% decrease from the previous year (775 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 382 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 420 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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724 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 724 patients per year. This represents a 6.58% decrease from the previous year (775 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.84%

Uninsured

45.8%

Employer Coverage

13.8%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

4.84%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Colonial Heights, VA grew by 5.91% from 7.4% to 7.84%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Colonial Heights, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.