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 | |
| Median Household Income | $110,537 | +47.1% | #94 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.8 years | +17.7% | #628 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $416,000 | +47.6% | #257 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,168 | +0.4% | #590 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% | -63.9% | #25 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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95.7% of residents in Powhatan County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% above the national rate.
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.