Powhatan County, VA Demographics
Powhatan County, VA is the 57th most populous of 133 counties in Virginia, with 30,333 residents across 260 square miles. That is about 117 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 30,333 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 260 sq mi |
| Density | 117 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Powhatan County compares to the US
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Central Location: Powhatan County, VA
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Powhatan County, VA
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 5001.01 | 6,783 | 49.2 | 138 |
| Census Tract 5002.01 | 6,114 | 41.2 | 148 |
| Census Tract 5004 | 5,869 | 98.9 | 59 |
| Census Tract 5001.02 | 5,856 | 33.9 | 173 |
| Census Tract 5002.02 | 4,242 | 24.0 | 177 |
| Census Tract 5003 | 1,469 | 12.9 | 114 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.