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Powhatan County

State:
Virginia
County Seat:
Powhatan

Powhatan County's estimated 2025 population is 33,145 with a growth rate of 1.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Powhatan County is the 54th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 28,133 and has seen a growth of 17.82% since that time.

33,145
Total Population
127
Population Density (mi²)
54
Population Rank (State)
520 1.59%
Annual Population Growth

Powhatan County Population

Powhatan County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Powhatan County includes 85.05% White, 8.83% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White26,42985.05%
Black or African American2,7438.83%
Two or more races1,4914.8%
Other race2100.68%
Asian1020.33%
Native American990.32%

Powhatan County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Powhatan County's average per capita income is $61,248. Household income levels show a median of $110,667. The poverty rate stands at 3.26%.

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$138,386-
Families$124,149$145,551
Households$110,667$131,371
Non Families$51,564$74,959

$61,248

Average Income

$110,667

Median Household Income

3.26%

Poverty Rate