Powhatan County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51145 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 31,555 #1,429 / 3,222
56th
Median Household Income $110,537 +47.1% #94 / 3,222
97th
Median Age 45.8 years +17.7% #628 / 3,222
81th
Median Home Value $416,000 +47.6% #257 / 3,222
92th
Median Gross Rent $1,168 +0.4% #590 / 3,222
82th
Poverty Rate 4.6% -63.9% #25 / 3,222
99th

Demographics

Powhatan County has a population of 31,555, making it the #1,429 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.8 years, which is 17.7% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.8%
Native Born
3.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Powhatan County is $110,537, ranking #94 out of 3,222 counties — 47.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 4.6% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.

Median Household Income
$110,537 +47.1% vs nat'l
Rank #94 of 3,222
97th percentile
Per Capita Income
$49,923 +21.0% vs nat'l
Rank #218 of 3,222
93th percentile
Poverty Rate
4.6% −63.9% vs nat'l
Rank #25 of 3,222
99th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.6% −31.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,090 of 3,222
66th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.0% +3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #464 of 3,222
86th percentile
Mean Commute Time
35.6 min +29.2% vs nat'l
Rank #235 of 3,222
93th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Powhatan County is $416,000 (+47.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,168/mo and the homeownership rate is 93.2%.

Median Home Value
$416,000 +47.6% vs nat'l
Rank #257 of 3,222
92th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,168 +0.4% vs nat'l
Rank #590 of 3,222
82th percentile
Homeownership Rate
93.2% +44.8% vs nat'l
Rank #7 of 3,222
100th percentile
93.2% Homeownership

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Health

95.7% of residents in Powhatan County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% above the national rate.

95.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.7% +4.4% vs nat'l
Rank #370 of 3,222
89th percentile

About Powhatan County, Virginia

Powhatan County, Virginia has a total population of 31,555, making it the 1,429th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Powhatan County is 45.8 years, which is 17.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Powhatan County is $110,537, which ranks #94 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 47.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.

The median home value in Powhatan County is $416,000, 47.6% above the national median. Renters in Powhatan County pay a median gross rent of $1,168 per month. The homeownership rate is 93.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Powhatan County, 35.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.6 min.

Powhatan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.2%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).

All data for Powhatan County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.