Powhatan County, Virginia

Powhatan County: County in Virginia, United States

About

Powhatan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,046 and a population density of 41 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 30,148 inhabitants. Its county seat is Powhatan. The county was created 248 years ago in 1776.

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Location of Powhatan County on Virginia map.

Quick Facts about Powhatan County

Population : 30,148 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Virginia (United States)
Twitter username : powhatan_county
Area : 680 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.8%
Land as percent of area : 99.2%
Named for : Powhatan
Altitude : 322 feet / 98 meters
Capital : Powhatan
Establishment : January 01, 1777
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 03:25:17 (23rd February 2025)
Density : 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 6.97% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Powhatan County is located at 37°33'1"N 77°54'55"W (37.5502000, -77.9151900). It has 4 neighbors: Amelia County, Cumberland County, Goochland County and Henrico County.

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Powhatan County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Powhatan County.

City Name Population Title

Powhatan County has 4 neighbours.

  • Powhatan

Demographics

The population of Powhatan County increased by 6.97% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 28,046 - census
2011 28,129 0.3% estimation process
2012 28,178 0.17% estimation process
2013 28,300 0.43% estimation process
2014 28,496 0.69% estimation process
2015 28,056 -1.57% estimation process
2016 28,443 1.36% estimation process
2017 28,716 0.95% estimation process
2018 29,210 1.69% estimation process
2019 29,652 1.49% estimation process
2020 30,148 1.65% estimation process

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People born in Powhatan County (18)

People born in Powhatan County, including Confederate Army officer John S. Mosby, politician George William Crump, Governor of Virginia, 1822-1825 James Pleasants, .

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