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Powhatan, VA

Census-designated place in Powhatan County, Virginia.

Population

667

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

322

ZIP codes

0

Powhatan and its ZIP codes

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Powhatan at a glance

  • Powhatan is 46% denser than Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $71,833 a year, 23% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $377,900 and median rent is $1,086 a month.

Local data for Powhatan, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Powhatan, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$71,833

Poverty rate

3.4%

Median home value

$377,900

Median rent

$1,086/mo

Homeownership

66.3%

Bachelor's or higher

19.8%

Median age

57.9

Average commute

32.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (247), Irish Americans (89), Norwegian Americans (15).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Powhatan County. PPP loans are for Powhatan.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,297

8,689 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$75,461

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$216M

FY 2026, $7,127 per person

Powhatan County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Powhatan, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone93.2%
  • Carpooled6.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Powhatan, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

280

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

41

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 26°F

44.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Powhatan, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.0%

U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

10.2%

U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.5%

U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts

Cities near Powhatan

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GoochlandCensus-designated place11 mi4.5
Amelia Court HouseCensus-designated place15 mi3.8
MidlothianCensus-designated place16 mi8.6
WoodlakeCensus-designated place16 mi2.4
BrandermillCensus-designated place17 mi6.2
Short PumpCensus-designated place19 mi9
CumberlandCensus-designated place19 mi4.2
TuckahoeCensus-designated place19 mi20.4
Bon AirCensus-designated place19 mi8.4
ColumbiaCensus-designated place19 mi0.1
WyndhamCensus-designated place20 mi3.7
RockwoodCensus-designated place20 mi5.4
InnsbrookCensus-designated place20 mi4.4
ManchesterCensus-designated place21 mi5.9
DumbartonCensus-designated place23 mi1.9
LaurelCensus-designated place24 mi5.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Powhatan, VA in?
Powhatan is in Powhatan County, Virginia.
What is the population of Powhatan, VA?
About 667 people live in Powhatan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Powhatan?
Nearby places include Goochland (11 mi), Amelia Court House (15 mi), Midlothian (16 mi), Woodlake (16 mi), Brandermill (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023