Powhatan County Demographics

A map of Powhatan County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	26,740	25,497	84.7%	84.1%
Black	2,262	2,477	7.2%	8.2%
Multiracial	1,300	1,224	4.1%	4.0%
Hispanic	919	792	2.9%	2.6%
Native American/Other	244	176	0.8%	0.6%
Asian	90	167	0.3%	0.6%

Powhatan County, Virginia has an estimated population of 31,555, an increase from the 30,333 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 7.2% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Powhatan County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Powhatan has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Powhatan County, that probability was 28.4% in 2020 and 27.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Powhatan County is ranked the 56th most populous county in Virginia, out of 133 counties. Powhatan County was ranked the 57th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Powhatan County's White Population

26,740 residents of Powhatan County, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Powhatan County is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Powhatan County ranks 36th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan County's White population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Powhatan County's population has increased from 84.1% to 84.7%.

Powhatan County is more White than neighboring Goochland County (77.6% White), Amelia County (72.1% White), Cumberland County (64.1% White), Chesterfield County (56.4% White), and Nottoway County (54.1% White).

Powhatan County's Black Population

2,262 residents of Powhatan County, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Powhatan County is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Powhatan County ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan County's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. Black residents' share of Powhatan County's population has decreased from 8.2% to 7.2%.

Powhatan County is less Black than neighboring Goochland County (13.7% Black), Amelia County (19.5% Black), Cumberland County (29.4% Black), Chesterfield County (22.8% Black), and Nottoway County (36.2% Black).

Powhatan County's Asian Population

90 residents of Powhatan County, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Powhatan County is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Powhatan County ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.1%. Asian residents' share of Powhatan County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Powhatan County is more Asian than neighboring Amelia County (0.2% Asian), and Cumberland County (0% Asian). Powhatan County is less Asian than neighboring Goochland County (1.9% Asian), Chesterfield County (3.6% Asian), and Nottoway County (0.8% Asian).

Powhatan County's Hispanic Population

919 residents of Powhatan County, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Powhatan County is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Powhatan County ranks 98th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Powhatan County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Powhatan County is more Hispanic than neighboring Cumberland County (2% Hispanic). Powhatan County is less Hispanic than neighboring Goochland County (3.8% Hispanic), Amelia County (3.9% Hispanic), Chesterfield County (11.9% Hispanic), and Nottoway County (4.9% Hispanic).

Powhatan County's Native American/Other Population

244 residents of Powhatan County, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Powhatan County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Powhatan County ranks 80th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 38.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Powhatan County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Powhatan County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goochland County (0.2% Native American/Other), Amelia County (0.2% Native American/Other), Cumberland County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Nottoway County (0.5% Native American/Other). Powhatan County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chesterfield County (0.9% Native American/Other).

Powhatan County's Multiracial Population

1,300 residents of Powhatan County, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Powhatan County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Powhatan County ranks 64th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Powhatan County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Powhatan County is more Multiracial than neighboring Goochland County (2.9% Multiracial), and Nottoway County (3.5% Multiracial). Powhatan County is less Multiracial than neighboring Cumberland County (4.2% Multiracial), and Chesterfield County (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.