Powhatan, VA Demographics

A map of Powhatan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	441	348	66.1%	86.6%
Black	225	28	33.7%	7.0%
Multiracial	1	13	0.1%	3.2%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Hispanic	0	12	0.0%	3.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Powhatan, Virginia has an estimated population of 667, a dramatic increase from the 402 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.1% White, 33.7% Black, 0.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Powhatan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Powhatan has become considerably more 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, that probability was 24.4% in 2020 and 44.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Powhatan is ranked the 437th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 was ranked the 493rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Powhatan's White Population

441 residents of Powhatan, or 66.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Powhatan is higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Powhatan ranks 193rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan's White population has grown by an estimated 26.7%. White residents' share of Powhatan's population has decreased from 86.6% to 66.1%.

Powhatan is more White than neighboring Amelia Court House (53.1% White). Powhatan is less White than neighboring Goochland (100% White), Woodlake (77.6% White), Midlothian (69.8% White), and Brandermill (74.1% White).

Powhatan's Black Population

225 residents of Powhatan, or 33.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Powhatan is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Powhatan ranks 354th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan's Black population has grown by an estimated 703.6%. Black residents' share of Powhatan's population has increased from 7.0% to 33.7%.

Powhatan is more Black than neighboring Goochland (0% Black), Amelia Court House (29.8% Black), Woodlake (4.9% Black), Midlothian (13.2% Black), and Brandermill (9.5% Black).

Powhatan's Asian Population

0 residents of Powhatan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Powhatan is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Powhatan ranks 505th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

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

Powhatan is less Asian than neighboring Amelia Court House (0.7% Asian), Woodlake (3.5% Asian), Midlothian (4.7% Asian), and Brandermill (5.6% Asian).

Powhatan's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Powhatan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Powhatan is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Powhatan ranks 438th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Powhatan's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Powhatan is less Hispanic than neighboring Amelia Court House (0.7% Hispanic), Woodlake (6.3% Hispanic), Midlothian (4.6% Hispanic), and Brandermill (5.8% Hispanic).

Powhatan's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Powhatan, 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 is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Powhatan ranks 579th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Powhatan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Powhatan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodlake (1.7% Native American/Other), Midlothian (0.7% Native American/Other), and Brandermill (1.4% Native American/Other).

Powhatan's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Powhatan, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Powhatan is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Powhatan ranks 461st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powhatan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Powhatan's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.1%.

Powhatan is more Multiracial than neighboring Goochland (0% Multiracial). Powhatan is less Multiracial than neighboring Amelia Court House (15.8% Multiracial), Woodlake (6% Multiracial), Midlothian (7% Multiracial), and Brandermill (3.7% 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.