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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Colonial Heights

Tennessee · 6,716 residents · 3.816 sq mi
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Colonial Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,973. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $73,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,716
−5%vs 2000
vs 7,067 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,760 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.9
−10%vs 2000
vs 40.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K4K5K6K8K1990201020202024Colonial Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,973
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,145 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,310
−38%vs 2000
vs $26,210 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$73,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $110,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$345
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $455 in 2000
US average: $450
82.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.7% in 2000
17.9% rent
1.9
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(6,857)
Black0.9%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(51)
Asian0.7%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(397)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(6,606)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(15)
Asian0.6%(38)
Other0.7%(44)
Diversity Score4.6%(308)
5
−18%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Colonial Heights, Tennessee?

Colonial Heights, Tennessee has about 6,716 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Colonial Heights, Tennessee?

The typical household in Colonial Heights, Tennessee earns about $37,973 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colonial Heights, Tennessee expensive?

In Colonial Heights, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Colonial Heights, Tennessee?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Colonial Heights, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colonial Heights, Tennessee?

About 3.7% of people in Colonial Heights, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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