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Powhatan County

Virginia · 30,333 residents · 260.202 sq mi
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Powhatan County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,833. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $291,300. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,333
+36%since 2000
from 22,377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+22%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K19K23K28K33K1990201020202024Powhatan County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,833
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,992 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,850
+65%since 2000
from $24,104 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $623 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
10.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+20%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(18,117)
Black16.9%(3,781)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(184)
Asian0.2%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.6%(8,403)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(25,497)
Black8.2%(2,477)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(792)
Asian0.6%(167)
Other3%(910)
Diversity Score32.7%(9,916)
Segregation Score36.8%(11,153)
Diversity Score
33
−13%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powhatan County, Virginia?

Powhatan County, Virginia has about 30,333 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Powhatan County, Virginia earns about $93,833 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 $291,300, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Powhatan County, Virginia?

About 30.6% 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 4.8% 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 15,005 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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2 ZIP codes
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