Powhatan County's estimated 2026 population is 32,950 with a growth rate of 0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Powhatan County is the 56th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 28,133 and has seen a growth of 17.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Powhatan County includes 85.05% White, 8.83% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (85.05%)
Black or African American (8.83%)
Two or more races (4.8%)
Other race (0.68%)
Asian (0.33%)
Native American (0.32%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,429 | 85.05% |
| Black or African American | 2,743 | 8.83% |
| Two or more races | 1,491 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 210 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 99 | 0.32% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Powhatan County's average per capita income is $61,248. Household income levels show a median of $110,667. The poverty rate stands at 3.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $138,386 | - |
| Families | $124,149 | $145,551 |
| Households | $110,667 | $131,371 |
| Non Families | $51,564 | $74,959 |
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