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Powhatan County, Virginia
Powhatan County, Virginia. Powhatan County had 32,591 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.4% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 1 place (1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 51145.
Powhatan County is one of the 17 counties of the Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
32,591
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,333 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,555
Median household income
$110,537
±$6,157 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$416,000
±$14,470 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,168
±$261 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Powhatan County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 30,333 residents in Powhatan County. The Census Bureau estimates 32,591 for July 1, 2025, up 7.4% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 31,555 over 260 square miles of land.
| Measure | Powhatan County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,555 | 8,705,170 | +2,740 |
| Households | 11,325±245 | 3,365,732 | +1,060 |
| Average household size | 2.67±0.06 | 2.52 | +0.12 |
| Housing units | 12,021±30 | 3,684,756 | +1,128 |
Powhatan County's population since 2000
From 22,377 in 2000 to 32,591 in 2025: up 45.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Powhatan County?
Powhatan County holds 1 place: 1 census-designated place. The largest is Powhatan with 667 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| PowhatanGEOID 5164384 | 402 | $71,833 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Powhatan County?
The median resident of Powhatan County is 45.8 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.2%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Powhatan County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8±0.7 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.3%±0.3 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% | 11.0% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.7%±0.7 pts | 58.4% | −1.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.2%±1.1 pts | 18.3% | −2.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±1.2 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8%±1.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3%±1.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.7%±1.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3%±1.1 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5%±1.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.0%±2.7 pts | 42.2% | +5.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.9%±1.6 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Powhatan County earn?
Half of Powhatan County's 11,325 households earn less than $110,537 a year (±$6,157), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $109,643 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Powhatan County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $110,537±$6,157 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $133,936±$8,709 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,923±$2,908 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.6%±1.2 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.7%±1.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9%±2.7 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Powhatan County?
Owners occupy 93.2% of Powhatan County's occupied homes and renters 6.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $416,000 by its owner (±$14,470). The median renter pays $1,168 a month including utilities, and 35.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Powhatan County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $416,000±$14,470 | $383,700 | +$72,390 |
| Median gross rent | $1,168±$261 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.7%±18.5 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,978±$98 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.2%±2.0 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,021±30 | 3,684,756 | +1,128 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0%±5.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 95.0%±1.7 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5%±1.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.2%±1.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Powhatan County building?
Builders took permits for 127 new housing units across Powhatan County in 2025 (127 single-family), 3.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Powhatan County get to work?
69.1% of Powhatan County's workers drive alone and 23.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Powhatan County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0%±2.3 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.3 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.1%±3.7 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±1.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.1%±3.6 pts | 18.3% | +14.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.6 min±1.6 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Powhatan County's census tracts?
Powhatan County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $91,146 (Tract 5004) to $124,280 (Tract 5002.02).
| Tract 5001.0151145500101 | 7,092±690 | $116,272 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5001.0251145500102 | 5,572±524 | $111,734 |
| Tract 5002.0151145500201 | 7,086±682 | $109,671 |
| Tract 5002.0251145500202 | 4,322±399 | $124,280 |
| Tract 500351145500300 | 1,684±140 | $94,000 |
| Tract 500451145500400 | 5,799±624 | $91,146 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Powhatan County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 56th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 17th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 62nd of 133 |
| Median household income | 18th of 133 |
| Median home value | 21st of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 53rd of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 130th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th of 133 |
| Median age | 44th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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