Powhatan County: Demographics & People
Powhatan County is home to 31,555 people, in 11,325 households. Median age 45.8 years. (8.0y older than Virginia). Population is 7% Black and 3% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 2,010 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 62 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 31,555; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 31,555 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 402 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 45.8y is 6.9 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 31,555 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 5,770 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 5,594.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 13,934.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 6,257 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 18.3% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 17.7% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 44.2% |
| Median age | 45.8 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 31,555 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 31,555 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 26,832 |
| Black residents | 2,306 |
| Asian residents | 90 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 165 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 385 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 1,777 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 919 |
| Diversity Index | 26.8% |
| Asian population | 0.3% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 7.3% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.9% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 13.4% are foreign-born — near the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 31,555 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 30,551 |
| Residents born in this state | 20,527 |
| Residents born in another state | 9,662 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 4,233 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 717 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 362 |
| Foreign-born residents | 13.4% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
11,325 households.
| Family households | 8,657 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 11,325 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 2,010 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 31,630 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 29,620 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 2,010 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 30,289 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 3,546 |
| Pct With Disability | 11.7% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 1,294 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 31,401 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 28,165 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 899 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 1,758 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 576 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 3 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 3,236 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 10.3% |
| Pct White | 85.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29