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Powhatan

County:
Powhatan County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.074
State:
Virginia

Powhatan is a CDP located in Powhatan County, Virginia. Powhatan has a 2026 population of 818. It is also the county seat of Powhatan County. Powhatan is currently growing at a rate of 6.65% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Powhatan is $71,833 with a poverty rate of 3.45%. The median age in Powhatan is 57.9 years: 61.5 years for males, and 55.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 54.0 males.

818
Total Population
394
Density (mi²)
51 6.65%
Growth

Powhatan Population

Powhatan Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026818516.65%
2025767517.12%

Median Age

Overall: 57.9 years
Female: 55.8 years
Male: 61.5 years

Powhatan Adults

There are 499 adults, (264 of whom are seniors) in Powhatan.

Sex Ratio

Female: 433 (64.9%)
Male: 234 (35.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Powhatan includes 66.12% White, 33.73% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White44166.12%
Black or African American22533.73%
Two or more races10.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White44166.12%
Black or African American22533.73%
Two or more races10.15%

Powhatan Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Powhatan 's average per capita income is $42,644. Household income levels show a median of $71,833. The poverty rate stands at 3.45%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$155,361-
Families$99,018$124,961
Households$71,833$99,259
Non Families$25,491$29,390

$42,644

Average Income

$71,833

Median Household Income

3.45%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)