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Colonial Heights, VA

Elev. 29 m
Population
18,210
Median home
$231,700
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Colonial Heights

With about 18,210 residents, Colonial Heights is one of Virginia's notable places. The median age is 38.5 and the median household income is $76,250. Homes carry a median value of $231,700, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67%). Around 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
18,210
Median age
38.5
Median household income
$76,250
Per-capita income
$38,272
Poverty rate
9.6%
High-school grad or higher
91.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg. commute
23.8 min
Work from home
9.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White67%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Black17.8%
Asian3.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.5%
Sales & office25.7%
Service15.2%
Production, transportation & material moving13.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$231,700
Median gross rent
$1,162/mo
Owner-occupied
68.1%
Median year built
1970
Households
7,545
Avg. household size
2.39

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Colonial Heights has 7 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading35%
Math40%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS HIGHHighGrades 9–12
COLONIAL HEIGHTS MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
Lakeview ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Marguerite F. Christian ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
North ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Tussing ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Colonial Heights Technical CenterGrades -2–-2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime9% above national
Colonial Heights419
Virginia243
United States386
↑ 3% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime69% above national
Colonial Heights3,306
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
↓ 18% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Colonial Heights Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Colonial Heights.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Colonial Heights County
HurricaneRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
Coastal floodingVery Low
Cold waveVery Low
EarthquakeVery Low
HailVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Colonial Heights is in Colonial Heights County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Colonial Heights. Elevation ~29 m.

Population trend
18K17K18,21020102024
Map of Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights, VA
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Swift Creek MillViolet Bank
Notable people from Colonial Heights
Gray GauldingThe Unipiper
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Nearby cities
Petersburg (4 mi)Hopewell (6 mi)Richmond (19 mi)Williamsburg (38 mi)Franklin (47 mi)Smithfield (48 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Colonial Heights, VA (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Colonial Heights, Virginia.

Joshua Atwell Harrison, 34ABSCONDER
Colonial Heights · Colonial Heights City County · 23834
AKA Josh Harrison, Joshua A Harrison
Josef Rodriguez, 42ABSCONDER
Colonial Heights · Chesterfield County County · 23834
AKA Joey Rodriguez, Joseph Rodriguez
Jason A Anderson, 55ABSCONDER
Colonial Heights · Colonial Heights City County · 23834
AKA Jason Avery Anderson
Mark L Wilson, 63ABSCONDER
Colonial Heights · Colonial Heights City County · 23834
AKA Mark Lynn Wilson
James Pressley Martin Jr, 56ABSCONDER
Colonial Heights · Colonial Heights City County · 23834
AKA James Pressley Martin, James Martin Jr

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Colonial Heights — frequently asked

What is the population of Colonial Heights, Virginia?
Colonial Heights has a population of about 18,210, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Colonial Heights?
The median home value in Colonial Heights is $231,700, and the median gross rent is $1,162/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Colonial Heights safe? What is the crime rate?
Colonial Heights Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 419 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Colonial Heights face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Colonial Heights County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, ice storm, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Colonial Heights?
Colonial Heights has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Colonial Heights?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Colonial Heights. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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