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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Powhatan

Louisiana · 159 residents · 0.538 sq mi
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Powhatan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $5,463. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $17,900. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 75% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

159
+13%vs 2000
vs 141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
296 / sq mi
+13%vs 2000
vs 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
55.8
+29%vs 2000
vs 43.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2761502242981990201020202024Powhatan
202435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$5,463
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $16,667 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,240
−34%vs 2000
vs $9,488 in 2000
US average: $14,340
64.2%
+24.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$17,900
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2019
$153
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $183 in 2000
US average: $450
60.0%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.1% in 2000
40.0% rent
3.3
+46%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(37)
Black76.7%(122)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.6%(71)
45
+28%vs 2000
vs 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
28.0%
−32.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powhatan, Louisiana?

Powhatan, Louisiana has about 159 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Powhatan, Louisiana?

The typical household in Powhatan, Louisiana earns about $5,463 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powhatan, Louisiana expensive?

In Powhatan, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $17,900, and the typical rent is about $153 a month.

How educated are people in Powhatan, Louisiana?

About 1.9% 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 64.2% of people in Powhatan, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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