Powhatan County's estimated 2026 population is 32,820 with a growth rate of 0.7% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Powhatan County is the 56th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 28,133 and has seen a growth of 16.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.8 years
Female: 47.7 years
Male: 43.5 years
There are 25,785 adults, (6,257 of whom are seniors) in Powhatan County.
Female: 15,228 (48.3%)
Male: 16,327 (51.7%)
The racial composition of Powhatan County includes 85.03% White, 7.31% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,832 | 85.03% |
| Black or African American | 2,306 | 7.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,777 | 5.63% |
| Other race | 385 | 1.22% |
| Native American | 165 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 90 | 0.29% |
Powhatan County's average per capita income is $60,611. Household income levels show a median of $110,537. The poverty rate stands at 4.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $134,783 | - |
| Families | $124,379 | $147,805 |
| Households | $110,537 | $133,936 |
| Non Families | $52,719 | $84,759 |
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