Powhatan, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 667, Powhatan'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

Powhatan is a small community located in Virginia, within Powhatan County. The total population is 667. It ranks as the 437th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Powhatan is 57.9 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 22.9% 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 Powhatan is $71,833. This is 23% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.5%. This is 65% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Powhatan, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $377,900. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Powhatan is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 33.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (33.7% vs 18.3%).

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 89.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Powhatan, Virginia 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 Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.