Colonial Heights city, Virginia
Colonial Heights city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Colonial Heights city is a geographic entity located in Colonial Heights city, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 18,352. The land area covers 7.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,352 | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,530 | ±198 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,114 | ±23 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,530 | ±198 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 584 | ±200 |
| Median Home Value | $246,600 | ±$9,956 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,234 | ±$76 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,505 | ±$5,526 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,650 | ±$2,121 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,435 | ±350 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,802 | ±300 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.8% | ±3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Colonial Heights | 09-12 | Colonial Heights, VA | |
| Regular School Colonial Heights | 06-08 | Colonial Heights, VA | |
| Career and Technical School Colonial Heights | N | Colonial Heights, VA | |
| Regular School Colonial Heights | PK-05 | Colonial Heights, VA | |
| Regular School Colonial Heights | PK-05 | Colonial Heights, VA | |
| Regular School Colonial Heights | PK-05 | Colonial Heights, VA | |
| Regular School Colonial Heights | PK-05 | Colonial Heights, VA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | N | Midlothian, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Midlothian, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Richmond, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southside College of Health Sciences
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College | 0.5 mi away | 430 Clairmont Court - Suite 200, Colonial Heights, VA, 23834 |
8047655800
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COLONIAL HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 1000 YACHT BASIN DRIVE, COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA, 23834 |
(804) 520-9384
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Jazz Barber and Hairstyling Academy
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College Vocational | 2.0 mi away | 1024 East Washington Street, Petersburg, VA, 23803-3508 |
8047323040
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PETERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 201 W. WASHINGTON ST., PETERSBURG, VA, 23803 |
(804) 733-2387
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Virginia State University
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College | 2.2 mi away | 1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA, 23806 |
8045245000
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PETERSBURG TECH BUS
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 201 W. WASHINGTON ST., PETERSBURG, VA, 23803 |
(804) 733-2387
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Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School
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College Vocational | 2.3 mi away | 102 North Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA, 23803-3245 |
8047333337
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ETTRICK-MATOACA LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 4501 RIVER ROAD, S. CHESTERFIELD, VA, 23803 |
(804) 751-2275
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Brightpoint Community College
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College | 5.9 mi away | 13101 Route 1, Chester, VA, 23831-5316 |
8047964000
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ENON LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 1801 ENON CHURCH ROAD, CHESTER, VA, 23836 |
(804) 751-2275
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PETERSBURG, VA US, located 1.6 miles from Colonial Heights city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.1° | 28.3° | 38.7° | 3.02" | — |
| February | 52.2° | 29.1° | 40.7° | 2.70" | — |
| March | 60.1° | 36.1° | 48.1° | 4.37" | — |
| April | 70.4° | 45.6° | 58.0° | 3.62" | — |
| May | 78.2° | 55.0° | 66.6° | 4.37" | — |
| June | 85.5° | 64.2° | 74.8° | 4.23" | — |
| July | 89.3° | 69.0° | 79.2° | 4.70" | — |
| August | 87.4° | 67.3° | 77.4° | 5.31" | — |
| September | 81.5° | 60.8° | 71.1° | 4.63" | — |
| October | 71.6° | 48.0° | 59.8° | 3.41" | — |
| November | 61.5° | 37.3° | 49.4° | 3.16" | — |
| December | 52.6° | 30.6° | 41.6° | 3.47" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Ettrick CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Petersburg city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Fort Gregg-Adams CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Matoaca CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Hopewell city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5157090948. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.