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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Powhatan

Louisiana · 141 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 $16,667. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $37,500. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

141
−11%since 1990
from 159 in 1990
1990 – 2025
262 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 296 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.3
−22%since 1990
from 55.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2761502242981990201020202024Powhatan
202435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,667
+132%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $5,463 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,488
+52%since 1990
from $6,240 in 1990
US average: $21,522
40.2%
−24.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2019
$183
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $153 in 1990
US average: $602
69.1%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
30.9% rent
2.2
−31%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(37)
Black76.7%(122)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score44.6%(71)
2000
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(21)
Black78.7%(111)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Diversity Score34.8%(49)
35
−22%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.5%
+32.4 ptssince 1990
from 28.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
US average: 17.6
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 141 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Powhatan, Louisiana?

The typical household in Powhatan, Louisiana earns about $16,667 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 $37,500, and the typical rent is about $183 a month.

How educated are people in Powhatan, Louisiana?

About 2.3% 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 40.2% 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 18 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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