Collinsville: Demographics & People
Collinsville's population stands at 7,139 people, in 2,925 households. Population shrank 6.6% from 7,645 (2022) to 7,139 (2024). Median age 37.4 years. (10.3y younger than Henry County). Children under 18 are 23% of the population. Population is 70% White (non-Hispanic) and 14% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.45). 61% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,187 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 23% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 39% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 69 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 6.6% from 7,645 (2022) to 7,139 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~6,674 (extrapolated at -3.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 6,084.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 50,948 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -6.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 7,645 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 7,139 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 7,139 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 6,084 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 37.4y is 1.5 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 23% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 37.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 23.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 7,139 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,652 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,746.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,474.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,267 |
| Population under 18 | 1,652 |
| Median age | 37.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 7,139 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.45 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 5,482 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 1,359 |
| Asian residents | 154 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 651 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 44.7% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 71.7% |
| Asian population | 1.9% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 14.4% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 10.7% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 70.4% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.8% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 4% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 5,104 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,596 |
| Share born in this state | 71.5% |
| Share born in another state | 28.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 22.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 4.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 370 |
| From Europe | 67 |
| From Africa | 40 |
Households & Family Composition
2,925 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 61% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,983 families, 25% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,799 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,983 |
| Married couples with children | 503 |
| Single-parent households | 108 |
| Average household size | 2.52 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 128 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 44 |
| Family households | 1,785 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 61.0% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 2,925 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 6.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,187 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 6.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 42,285 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 41,098 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,187 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 453 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.1% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 80 residents live in group quarters (1.1% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 80 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51089 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 089 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Henry |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 18.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 15.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 22.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51089 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Henry County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,587 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51089 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Henry County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 45.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 39.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 24.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 50,557 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.40 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 23.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 7,139, shrinking, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 7,139 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Henry County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade