Colonial Heights city, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Colonial Heights city
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51570
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 570
Geography
- Land Area
- 7.52 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.27 sq mi
- Total Area
- 7.79 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.261685
- Longitude
- -77.396804
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,886
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,485
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,527 | 92.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,362 | 7.6% |
| White | 12,035 | 67.3% |
| Black | 3,372 | 18.9% |
| Asian | 557 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 89 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 71 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,663 | 93.9% |
| Hispanic | 818 | 6.1% |
| White | 9,692 | 71.9% |
| Black | 2,384 | 17.7% |
| Asian | 441 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 105 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 43 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,352
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $80,602
- Poverty Rate
- 7.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,435
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,149 | 66.2% |
| Black | 3,542 | 19.3% |
| Asian | 686 | 3.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,107
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,353 | 36.0% |
| Republican | 4,687 | 38.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,067 | 25.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,430 | 44.9% |
| Female | 6,677 | 55.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,288 | 76.7% |
| Hispanic | 574 | 4.7% |
| Black | 984 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 286 | 2.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,545
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,556 | 49.1% |
| Hispanic | 175 | 30.5% |
| Black | 293 | 29.8% |
| Asian | 78 | 27.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,474 | 45.6% |
| Female | 3,071 | 46.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,480 (27.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,528 (28.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,114
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $238,668
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,367
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 8.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.