Powhatan Point, OH Demographics

A map of Powhatan Point's Population by Race

Powhatan Point, Ohio has an estimated population of 1,420, a slight decrease from the 1,461 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.2% White, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, 0.6% Black, 0.3% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Powhatan Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Powhatan Point has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Powhatan Point, that probability was 9.8% in 2020 and 7.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Powhatan Point is ranked the 584th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Powhatan Point was ranked the 566th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Powhatan Point's White Population

1,366 residents of Powhatan Point, or 96.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Powhatan Point is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Powhatan Point ranks 171st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan Point's White population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Powhatan Point's population has increased from 94.9% to 96.2%.

Powhatan Point is more White than neighboring Moundsville (92.1% White), Glen Dale (95.9% White), Clarington (93.3% White), Shadyside (94.4% White), and McMechen (85.3% White).

Powhatan Point's Black Population

8 residents of Powhatan Point, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Powhatan Point is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Powhatan Point ranks 1003rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan Point's Black population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Black residents' share of Powhatan Point's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.6%.

Powhatan Point is more Black than neighboring Moundsville (0.2% Black), Glen Dale (0.4% Black), Clarington (0% Black), Shadyside (0% Black), and McMechen (0% Black).

Powhatan Point's Asian Population

17 residents of Powhatan Point, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Powhatan Point is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Powhatan Point ranks 780th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan Point's Asian population has grown by an estimated 466.7%. Asian residents' share of Powhatan Point's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.2%.

Powhatan Point is more Asian than neighboring Moundsville (0% Asian), Glen Dale (0.1% Asian), Clarington (0% Asian), Shadyside (0% Asian), and McMechen (0.3% Asian).

Powhatan Point's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Powhatan Point, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Powhatan Point is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Powhatan Point ranks 946th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 76.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Powhatan Point's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

Powhatan Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Shadyside (0% Hispanic). Powhatan Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Moundsville (2.4% Hispanic), Glen Dale (0.8% Hispanic), and McMechen (0.5% Hispanic).

Powhatan Point's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Powhatan Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Powhatan Point is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Powhatan Point ranks 848th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Powhatan Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Powhatan Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Moundsville (1.9% Native American/Other), Glen Dale (0.3% Native American/Other), and McMechen (0.4% Native American/Other).

Powhatan Point's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Powhatan Point, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Powhatan Point is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Powhatan Point ranks 853rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Powhatan Point's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.8%.

Powhatan Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Moundsville (3.5% Multiracial), Glen Dale (2.5% Multiracial), Clarington (6.4% Multiracial), Shadyside (5.6% Multiracial), and McMechen (13.5% 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.