Colonial Heights

The City of Colonial Heights is situated on the Appomattox River and on I-95 near the intersection of two other interstate highways. The “colonial” in the city’s name is not random as the city’s history dates back to before the American Revolution and served as a key headquarters location during the Civil War. The city also serves as the retail core of the region as it’s home to Southpark Mall and the surrounding retail destinations, combined with the vital commercial corridor on U.S. Route 1 between Richmond and Petersburg. The central location enables its retail importance and its residents to access the full extent of employment opportunities in the region. In recent years, the completion of the Appomattox River Trail has added an exciting community outdoors asset.

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At A Glance

Population

2010	2015	Change	2020 Projection
17,472	17,515	0.25%	17,008

Utility Providers

Electricity: Dominion Virginia Power
Waste Management: Central Virginia Waste Management Authority
Natural Gas: Columbia Gas of Virginia
Telecommunications: Mid-Atlantic Broadband, Earthlink, Comcast, Verizon, Windstream

Taxes

Type	Assessment Ratio	Nominal Tax Rate
Non-Manufacturer’s Personal Property	60% year 1, reduced by 10%/year	$3.50
Machinery & Tools	90% year 1, reduced by 10%/year (min. 20%)	$2.00
Real Estate	100%	$1.20

Manufacturers Taxe s | Non-Manufacturers Taxes | Commissioner of Revenue

Political Representation

U.S. Congress

A. Donald McEachin, D, 4th

Virginia House of Delegates

Kirkland Cox, R, 66th

Virginia Senate

Amanda F. Chase, R, 11th

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2011-2015 American Community Survey (December 2016), Weldon Cooper Center’s Virginia Population Projections (March 2017), Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s 2016-2017 Guide to Local Business Taxes.

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