Colonial Heights
VAColonial Heights city, Virginia
Population 18K |Median income $72,216
Population
18,158
Colonial Heights city
Median Income
$72,216
+14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$221,400
+13% vs avg
Median Age
38.4
years
10-Year Trends 2013–2023
20132023
Population
18K+4%
Median Income
$76,250+50%
Median Home Value
$231,700+28%
Poverty Rate
9.6%+3%
Unemployment
3.6%-56%
Economics
Median Rent $1,123/mo
Poverty Rate
10.2% -29% vs avg
Unemployment 6.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.1%
Work From Home 7.7%
Public Transit 0%
Demographics
White 72%
African American 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 3.6%
Health Profile 15 measures
Health Indicators
Short Sleep Duration
37.9%
Obesity
37.4%
High Blood Pressure
36.4%
Physical Inactivity
25.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.6%
Binge Drinking
14.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.4%
Current Smoking
12.8%
Diabetes
12.3%
Current Asthma
10.8%
Preventive Care
Dental Visit 66.6%
Annual Checkup 79.5%
Other Measures
Lack of Health Insurance
8.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
3.4%
Public Safety 2022 data
Violent Crime Rate
207 per 100k
-42% vs avg Avg: 355
Property Crime Rate
1719 per 100k
-13% vs avg Avg: 1,985
Offenses by Type (per 100k residents)
Aggravated Assault
160.5
Homicide
7.4
Robbery
38.8
Burglary
128.5
Larceny-Theft
1428.9
Motor Vehicle Theft
161.4
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, UCR Summary (2022). State-level rates applied to county.
Alerts & News — Colonial Heights Area 6
Weather Alerts high
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Yosemite National Park and Upper San Joaquin River Through Wednesday Afternoon
NOAA · 2h ago
FDA Recalls high
Primavera Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar Tamales Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA · 12h ago
FDA Recalls high
Primavera BBQ Chipotle Bean & White Cheddar Tamales Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA · 12h ago
FDA Recalls high
Primavera Roasted Green Chile Tamales Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA · 12h ago
FDA Recalls
Keurig Dr Pepper Recalls McCafe Decaf K-Cup Pods Due to Potential Caffeine Content
FDA · 12h ago
FDA Recalls high
Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. Recalls Black Bean Bonanza Tamales Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA · 12h ago
Nearby Cities 8
Data Sources
All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Demographics and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Colonial Heights city) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.