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The Colonial Heights CDP(1) had a population of 3,258 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Colonial Heights ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Tennessee. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Colonial Heights is located at latitude 36.4851 and longitude -82.5032 in Sullivan County. The formal boundaries for the Colonial Heights Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 3.96 sq. miles and a water area of 0.26 sq. miles. Sullivan County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Colonial Heights Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Colonial Heights Census Designated Place is located within Commissioner District 7, a minor civil division (MCD) of Sullivan County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,258 (100%) |
| Population Density | 854 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 2 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $80,148 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,517 |
| Median Home Value | $217,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,547 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,297 (83.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 226 (14.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 24 (1.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,523 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Family Households | 892 (58.6%) |
The table below compares Colonial Heights to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 156 | 69th |
| Population Density | # 126 | 75th |
| Median Household Income | # 98 | 81st |
| Per Capita Income | # 80 | 84th |
| Diversity Index | # 450 | 11th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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