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Powhatan

Louisiana · 135 residents · 0.54 sq mi
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With 135 people, Powhatan is a city in Louisiana. 75.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Households here earn about 79% less than in Louisiana as a whole. At a median age of 46.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Median home value sits at $9,999. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate.

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

135
−4%since 2000
from 141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
46.3
+7%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
0.54 sq mi
Population, 19902024
27615022429819902000201020202024Powhatan
202435
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 53%(4)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.7%(9)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 1412.6%(17)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.7%(9)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.9%(8)
US avg: 7%
25 to 347.4%(10)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 447.4%(10)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 547.4%(10)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6416.3%(22)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7413.3%(18)
US avg: 7%
75 to 848.1%(11)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over5.2%(7)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$9,228
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$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%
75.0%
+34.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
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

$9,999
−79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2019
54.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
45.2% rent
23.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
1.28 people
−3%since 2009
from 1.32 people in 2009
US average: 2.60
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.1
−11%since 2009
from 1.2 in 2009
2009 – 2019
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(21)
Black78.7%(111)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic20.7%(28)
Black69.6%(94)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Italian61.7%(37)
French6.7%(4)
German3.3%(2)
Irish1.7%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
70.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

40.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
60.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married78.6%(11)
Married21.4%(3)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married23.8%(5)
Married38.1%(8)
Widowed38.1%(8)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

20.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2013
from 29.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
65.7%
+56.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
68.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
5.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
80.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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

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