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Colonial Beach

Virginia · 3,908 residents · 2.448 sq mi
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Colonial Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,324. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $214,000. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,908
+21%since 2000
from 3,228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,596 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+12%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Colonial Beach
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,324
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,711 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,022
+65%since 2000
from $19,991 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,000
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,048
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(2,858)
Black14%(548)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(129)
Asian1.8%(72)
Other8%(313)
Diversity Score55.2%(2,155)
Diversity Score
55
+28%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.9%
−20.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
56.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.0%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colonial Beach, Virginia?

Colonial Beach, Virginia has about 3,908 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colonial Beach, Virginia earns about $54,324 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 $214,000, and the typical rent is about $1,048 a month.

How educated are people in Colonial Beach, Virginia?

About 23.2% 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 19.0% 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 863 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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