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Powhatan Point

Ohio · 1,592 residents · 1.47 sq mi
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Powhatan Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,125. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,100. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,592
−9%since 2000
from 1,744 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,083 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+7%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Powhatan Point
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,125
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,118
+31%since 2000
from $14,570 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing14.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$424
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,708)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,567)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other7%(111)
Diversity Score16.8%(268)
Diversity Score
17
+734%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+77%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
7.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powhatan Point, Ohio?

Powhatan Point, Ohio has about 1,592 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powhatan Point, Ohio?

The typical household in Powhatan Point, Ohio earns about $32,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powhatan Point, Ohio expensive?

In Powhatan Point, Ohio, the median home is worth about $73,100, and the typical rent is about $424 a month.

How educated are people in Powhatan Point, Ohio?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Powhatan Point, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powhatan Point, Ohio?

About 17.3% of people in Powhatan Point, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powhatan Point, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Powhatan Point, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 220 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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