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Powhatan

Louisiana · 135 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 $9,228. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 79% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
135
−4%since 2000
from 141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
251 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+7%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2761502242981990201020202024Powhatan
202435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$9,228
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,952
+26%since 2000
from $9,488 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
75.0%
+34.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2019
Owner-occupied
24.2%
−44.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−52%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic20.7%(28)
Black69.6%(94)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.4%(71)
Diversity Score
52
+50%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
38.6%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
70.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
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: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powhatan, Louisiana?

Powhatan, Louisiana has about 135 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powhatan, Louisiana?

The typical household in Powhatan, Louisiana earns about $9,228 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 $9,999.

How educated are people in Powhatan, Louisiana?

About 8.8% 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 75.0% 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 24 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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