Powhatan County Demographics

A map of Powhatan County's Population by Race

Powhatan County, Virginia had a population of 30,333 in 2020. It was 84.1% White, 8.2% Black, 0.6% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Powhatan County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Powhatan County is the 57th most populous county of the 133 counties in Virginia.

Powhatan County's White Population

25,497 residents of Powhatan County identify as White, or 84.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Powhatan County considerably larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Powhatan County is ranked #36 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Powhatan County is more White than neighboring Goochland County (77.2% White), Amelia County (73% White), Cumberland County (63.1% White), Chesterfield County (57.8% White), and Nottoway County (54% White).

Powhatan County's Black Population

2,477 residents of Powhatan County identify as Black, or 8.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Powhatan County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Powhatan County is ranked #82 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Powhatan County is less Black than neighboring Goochland County (13.2% Black), Amelia County (19.2% Black), Cumberland County (29.1% Black), Chesterfield County (22.4% Black), and Nottoway County (36.9% Black).

Powhatan County's Asian Population

167 residents of Powhatan County identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Powhatan County slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Powhatan County is ranked #92 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Powhatan County is more Asian than neighboring Amelia County (0.5% Asian), Cumberland County (0.4% Asian), and Nottoway County (0.4% Asian). Powhatan County is less Asian than neighboring Goochland County (2% Asian), and Chesterfield County (3.6% Asian).

Powhatan County's Hispanic Population

792 residents of Powhatan County identify as Hispanic, or 2.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Powhatan County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Powhatan County is ranked #98 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Powhatan County is more Hispanic than neighboring Cumberland County (2.5% Hispanic). Powhatan County is less Hispanic than neighboring Goochland County (3.5% Hispanic), Amelia County (3.2% Hispanic), Chesterfield County (11% Hispanic), and Nottoway County (4.9% Hispanic).

Powhatan County's Native American/Other Population

176 residents of Powhatan County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Powhatan County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Powhatan County is ranked #80 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Powhatan County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Amelia County (0.5% Native American/Other). Powhatan County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Goochland County (0.8% Native American/Other), Cumberland County (0.9% Native American/Other), Chesterfield County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Nottoway County (0.8% Native American/Other).

Powhatan County's Multiracial Population

1,224 residents of Powhatan County identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Powhatan County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Powhatan County is ranked #64 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Powhatan County is more Multiracial than neighboring Goochland County (3.4% Multiracial), Amelia County (3.6% Multiracial), and Nottoway County (2.9% Multiracial). Powhatan County is less Multiracial than neighboring Chesterfield County (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.