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Quick Facts

Population 2010 Census 28,046 #62 in the state
Median Income 2010 for Households $73,593
Poverty Rate 4.7%
Median Age 41.6 years
Largest Racial or Ethnic Group White
Sources: Census 2010 SF1 & 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5 year estimates

Powhatan County Demographics Summary

population icon With 28,046 people, Powhatan County is the 62nd most populated county in the state of Virginia out of 93 counties. But watch out, Powhatan County, because Dinwiddie County with 28,001 people is right behind you.

income icon In 2010, the median household income of Powhatan County residents was $73,593. Powhatan County households made slightly more than Clarke County households ($73,244) and Chesterfield County households ($71,321) However, 4.7% of Powhatan County residents live in poverty.

age icon The median age for Powhatan County residents is 41.6 years young.

race icon The largest Powhatan County racial/ethinic groups are White (82.8%) followed by Black (13.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%).

Powhatan County Race / Ethnic Groups

Non-Hispanic Population
White 23,231
Black 3,798
American Indian 75
Asian 131
Pacific Islander 10
Some Other Race 16
Two or More Races 283
Hispanic 502
Source: Census 2010 SF1 Table P9 Hispanic or Latino or Not Hispanic or Latino by Race
  • White
  • Black
  • Indian
  • Asian
  • Pacific Islander
  • Some Other Race
  • Two or More Races
  • Hispanic

3 Largest Powhatan County Race / Ethnic Groups

  • The Powhatan County White population is 23,231 persons or 82.8%.
  • The Powhatan County Black population is 3,798 persons or 13.5%.
  • The Powhatan County Hispanic population is 502 persons or 1.8%.

Note: the US Census Bureau defines race and ethnicity differently from the way most people think about race and ethnicity. In a nutshell, a person's origin (or what used to be called ethnicity) is either Hispanic or Non-Hispanic. And a person's race can be white, black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Some Other Race or Two or More Races. For more details about race and origin data, google "US Census Bureau race and origin Census 2010."


Powhatan County Median Age

Fellas, you need to start eating your Wheaties™. Powhatan County ladies have a higher median age.

Median Age 41.6 years
Median Age - Females 42.8 years
Median Age - Males 40.5 years
Source: Census 2010 SF1 Table P13 Median Age by Male/Female

Under 18 and Over 65 Age Breakdown

With 23.1% of the Powhatan County population under 18, Powhatan County has more spring chickens than a KFC ® at dinner time.

Persons Under 18 23.1%
Persons Over 65 12.1%
Everyone else 64.8
Source: Census 2010 SF1 Table P12 Male/Female by Age
  • Under 18
  • Over 65
  • Everyone else

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