Powell, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 104, Powell's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Powell is a small community located in Texas, within Navarro County. The total population is 104. It ranks as the 1662nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Powell is 57.8 years. This is 62% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 5.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 23.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Powell is $26,667. This is 66% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 67% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Powell. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Powell, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $251,400. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Powell is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 38.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (38.5% vs 11.9%).

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Powell, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.