Colonial Beach Authority

Colonial Beach is a middle-income small town of 3,966 with home prices 1.4× below the Virginia median.

Colonial Beach, Virginia

In Westmoreland County, Virginia, Colonial Beach anchors a community of 3,966. The median household income stands at $60,513.

Definition and scope

Located in Westmoreland County, Virginia, Colonial Beach operates within Virginia's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1.

Who lives here

Colonial Beach has approximately 3,966 residents. The median age is 46.0 years. Roughly 80% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $268,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 72.2%
• Black or African American: 19.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
• Asian: 1.4%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Colonial Beach is $60,513. Poverty rate stands at 24.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.5%. Educational attainment: 28.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Colonial Beach:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

Devil's Reach Landing Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is King George County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Quantico, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Colonial Beach sits at an elevation of 19 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.