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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Powhatan County

Virginia · 22,377 residents · 260.202 sq mi
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Powhatan County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,992. Population has grown 46% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $140,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,377
+46%since 1990
from 15,328 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
86 / sq mi
+46%since 1990
from 59 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.8
+9%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K19K23K28K33K1990201020202024Powhatan County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,992
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,394 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,104
+54%since 1990
from $15,683 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $76,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $448 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
88.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 85.1% in 1990
11.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+27%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(11,947)
Black21.5%(3,292)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(37)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score43.7%(6,696)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(18,117)
Black16.9%(3,781)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(184)
Asian0.2%(46)
Diversity Score37.6%(8,403)
Diversity Score
38
−14%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.9%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
−16%since 1990
from 31.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powhatan County, Virginia?

Powhatan County, Virginia has about 22,377 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Powhatan County, Virginia?

The typical household in Powhatan County, Virginia earns about $53,992 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powhatan County, Virginia expensive?

In Powhatan County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $140,000, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Powhatan County, Virginia?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Powhatan County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powhatan County, Virginia?

About 5.7% of people in Powhatan County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powhatan County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Powhatan County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,049 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 5001.01Census Tract 5002.01Census Tract 5004Census Tract 5001.02Census Tract 5002.02Census Tract 5003
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 23139ZIP 23160
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