Powhatan is a tiny town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 402 people and six associated neighborhoods, Powhatan is the third largest community in Virginia. Powhatan has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Powhatan, where the median household income is $69,917.00.
Powhatan real estate is some of the most expensive in Virginia, although Powhatan house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Powhatan is worth considering.
In Powhatan, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 37.07 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
Being a small town, Powhatan does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
The citizens of Powhatan are slightly less educated than the national average of 21.84% for the average city or town: 16.80% of adults in Powhatan have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree
The per capita income in Powhatan in 2022 was $38,852, which is upper middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $155,408 for a family of four.
Powhatan is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Powhatan home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Powhatan residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Powhatan include German, Irish, English, Scots-Irish, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Powhatan is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.