Colonial Beach, VA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Colonial Beach

Potomac Beach / Classic Shore

Tetotum / Walnut Hill

Flat Iron / Laurel Grove

Mount Victoria / Newburg

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Colonial Beach

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

28.8%

Households with Children

26.6%

School Enrollment K-12

434

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.9%
School Age (5-17): 14.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.7%
Working Age (35-54): 19.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.6%
Seniors (65+): 24.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.9%
High School / GED: 38.5%
Some College or Associate's: 22.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.1%
Single Parents: 10.5%
Couples & Adults: 26.2%
Living Alone: 47.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 19.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 61.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 55.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 44.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 54.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 42.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.3%
Spanish: 0.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.3%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.2%
Elementary (1-4): 8.1%
Middle School (5-8): 1.6%
High School (9-12): 3.6%
College / Graduate: 1.1%
Not Enrolled: 82.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources