Powhatan County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Powhatan County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageHealthier than 82% of counties in Virginia
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B
Income Around averageWealthier than 83% of counties in Virginia
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Powhatan County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,555 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 120.2 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.38% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 45.6 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,325 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Powhatan County grew by 15.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 31,555 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Powhatan County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 25.1% of residents. That is 4.7 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,357 17.0% -4.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,994 22.2% -0.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,928 25.1% +4.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,288 19.9% +3.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 46.5% of the people living in Powhatan County and men 53.5%.
- Women 46.5% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 53.5% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Powhatan County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Powhatan County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,252 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.18% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Powhatan County is about 17% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Powhatan County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $19,038 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,168 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 93.2% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Powhatan County is about 1.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,168 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Powhatan County spend about 64 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 266 hours, about 11.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Powhatan County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.9 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 63.7 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 266 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,234 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 23.1% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,751 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,571 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Powhatan County is 32 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Powhatan County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Powhatan County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Powhatan County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Powhatan County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.2% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Powhatan County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Powhatan County, VA compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powhatan County, VA | 31,555 | $109,252 #2/3 | $19,038 #3/3 | 31.9 min #3/3 |
| Goochland County, VA | 26,549 | $117,817 | $2,168,607 | 30.4 min |
| Chesterfield County, VA | 377,744 | $102,256 | $259,447 | 25.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Powhatan County, Virginia.
How many people live in Powhatan County, Virginia?
About 31,555 people live in Powhatan County, Virginia, in 11,325 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 45.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 8 years.
How densely populated is Powhatan County, Virginia?
Averaged over its land area, Powhatan County, Virginia has 120 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Powhatan County, Virginia?
The median home costs 0.2 times the median household income ($19,038 against $109,252), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,168 a month takes about 13% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Powhatan County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Powhatan County, Virginia is only 3.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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