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Powhatan

Virginia · 667 residents · 2.074 sq mi
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Powhatan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $377,900. With a median age of 57.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

667
Unchangedsince 2023
from 665 in 2023
2013 – 2024
322 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 321 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
57.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 57.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20132024
109261414566718201320202024Powhatan
2024667
201320202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,833
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $69,917 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2013 – 2024
$38,272
−1%since 2023
from $38,852 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.407
+2%since 2023
from 0.397 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services22%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$377,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $393,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2013 – 2024
$1,086
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $988 in 2023
US average: $1,442
66.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
33.7% rent
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
14.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
55.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.3
−6%since 2023
from 5.6 in 2023
2013 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(414)
Black37.7%(251)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.7%(391)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(441)
Black33.7%(225)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score56.1%(374)
56
−4%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2013 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.7 min
−10%since 2023
from 36.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
93.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
44.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
25.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

35.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.6% in 2023
64.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
13.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Powhatan, Virginia?

Powhatan, Virginia has about 667 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powhatan, Virginia?

The typical household in Powhatan, Virginia earns about $71,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powhatan, Virginia expensive?

In Powhatan, Virginia, the median home is worth about $377,900, and the typical rent is about $1,086 a month.

How educated are people in Powhatan, Virginia?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Powhatan, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powhatan, Virginia?

About 3.4% of people in Powhatan, Virginia 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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