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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Colonial Beach

Virginia · 3,045 residents · 2.448 sq mi
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Colonial Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,614. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $71,800. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 29% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,045
−6%vs 2000
vs 3,228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,244 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.2
−4%vs 2000
vs 43.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Colonial Beach
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,614
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,711 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,222
−34%vs 2000
vs $19,991 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.2%
−13.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$71,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$470
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $538 in 2000
US average: $450
66.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.9% in 2000
33.7% rent
3.0
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78%(2,517)
Black16.7%(540)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(109)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.2%(1,396)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(2,608)
Black12.7%(388)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(16)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1.3%(41)
Diversity Score32.2%(981)
32
−25%vs 2000
vs 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.6%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
−15%vs 2000
vs 27.5 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 Beach, Virginia?

Colonial Beach, Virginia has about 3,045 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Colonial Beach, Virginia?

The typical household in Colonial Beach, Virginia earns about $23,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colonial Beach, Virginia expensive?

In Colonial Beach, Virginia, the median home is worth about $71,800, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Colonial Beach, Virginia?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Colonial Beach, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colonial Beach, Virginia?

About 12.2% of people in Colonial Beach, Virginia 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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