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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Colonial Beach

Virginia · 3,228 residents · 2.448 sq mi
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Colonial Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,711. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $86,900. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,228
+6%since 1990
from 3,045 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,319 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,244 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.8
+4%since 1990
from 42.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Colonial Beach
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,711
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,614 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,991
+51%since 1990
from $13,222 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.4%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$538
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $470 in 1990
US average: $602
64.9%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
35.1% rent
2.7
−10%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(2,608)
Black12.7%(388)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(16)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score32.2%(981)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78%(2,517)
Black16.7%(540)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(109)
Asian0.6%(20)
Diversity Score43.2%(1,396)
43
+34%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.2%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
+18%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colonial Beach, Virginia?

Colonial Beach, Virginia has about 3,228 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Colonial Beach, Virginia earns about $31,711 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 $86,900, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Colonial Beach, Virginia?

About 8.4% 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 25.4% of people in Colonial Beach, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colonial Beach, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Colonial Beach, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 183 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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