Powhatan County, Virginia Demographics 2026
Powhatan County, Virginia has a population of 31,555, the 56th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $110,537 and the median home value is $416,000. The poverty rate is 4.5%.
Powhatan County Quick Facts
How Powhatan County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,074 | 31,555 | +1.5% |
| Median household income | $110,667 | $110,537 | -0.1% |
| Median home value | $381,300 | $416,000 | +9.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 84.7%
- Black: 7.2%
- Hispanic: 2.9%
- Asian: 0.3%
- Other: 0.7%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 8.5%
- HS Diploma: 27.8%
- Some College: 19.4%
- Associate's: 9.3%
- Bachelor's: 24.1%
- Graduate+: 10.9%
Cities & Places in Powhatan County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powhatan | 667 | $71,833 | 3.5% | $377,900 |
Explore Virginia Rankings
Population Overview
Powhatan County is located in Virginia with a total population of 31,555. It is the 56th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.
Age Demographics
The median age in Powhatan County is 45.8 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Powhatan County is $110,537. This is 19% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 37% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $416,000. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Powhatan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.2%. The Black or African American population (7.2%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.
Education
35.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Powhatan County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Powhatan County, Virginia?
Powhatan County has a population of 31,555, making it the 56th most populous county in Virginia.
What is the median income in Powhatan County?
The median household income in Powhatan County is $110,537 with a poverty rate of 4.5%.
How many cities are in Powhatan County, Virginia?
Powhatan County contains 1 Census-designated place.