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Powhatan

Louisiana · 100 residents (2025 est.) · 0.538 sq mi
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Powhatan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,333. Population has fallen 75% since 2000, a loss of 106 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 65.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35
−75%since 2000
from 141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
−75%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.9
+52%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:100 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2761502242981990201020202024Powhatan
202435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,333
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,686
+150%since 2000
from $9,488 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+16%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade57.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance42.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical42.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
19.2%
−49.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
80.8% rent
Vacancy rate
50.9%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+57.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(21)
Black78.7%(111)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.8%(49)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.7%(9)
Black57.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score72.2%(25)
Diversity Score
72
+108%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
57.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
42.9%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 29.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−63.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
60.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
82.9%
+56.7 ptssince 2012
from 26.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.0%
−50.5 ptssince 2013
from 70.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
26.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2017
from 19.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powhatan, Louisiana?

Powhatan, Louisiana has about 35 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powhatan, Louisiana?

The typical household in Powhatan, Louisiana earns about $18,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Powhatan, Louisiana?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Powhatan, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powhatan, Louisiana?

About 5.7% of people in Powhatan, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powhatan, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Powhatan, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 124 residents, a change of about -78 percent over that period.

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