Powhatan County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Powhatan County is located in Virginia with a total population of 31,074. It is the 57th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Powhatan County is 45.3 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Powhatan County is $110,667. This is 22% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% higher. The poverty rate stands at 3.3%. This is 67% 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 3.1%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $381,300. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Powhatan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.7%. The Black or African American population (8.7%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

34.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.