City of Colonial Heights
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- Population
- 18,352
- Area
- 7.52 sq mi (19.48 km²), 0.27 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38.2
- Households
- 7,530
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $76,505
- Median house value
- $246,600
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
City of Colonial Heights
An independent city — coextensive with this county-equivalent, so it is governed as a city and reported as a county.
Local News
Notice of Public Hearings: City Council Regular Meeting (Tues., Oct. 13, 2026)
The Colonial Heights City Council will hold Public Hearings for multiple ordinances on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:00pm during their Regular City Council Meeting. (Click here for details)
City of Colonial Heights Annual Surplus Auction (Wed., Oct. 21, 2026)
Join us Oct. 21 for the Colonial Heights Annual Auction featuring surplus vehicles, furniture, equipment, and more. (Click Here for details)
Colonial Heights Drug Take Back Event (Sat., Oct. 24, 2026)
The Colonial Heights Police Department in partnership with the DEA will be hosting a Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 from 10am-2pm at Life Christian Academy. (Click here for more details)
Another Look Back in Time: How CH Started (Thurs., Oct. 8th @ 7pm)
Back by popular demand, Ben Uzel returns for an encore presentation to revisit the city’s early growth & the 1926 town charter. Join us on Thurs., Oct. 8th at 7 PM in the Colonial Heights Courthouse Multi-Purpose Room. (Click Here for details)
Vacancy Notice for Boards, Commissions and Committees
The City is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to fill vacancies on its various boards, commissions, and Committees. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the betterment of our community. (Click here for details)