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. Much of the housing stock in Powhatan was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Powhatan economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. 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.Powhatan is neither predominantly blue-collar nor white-collar, instead having a mixed workforce of both blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Overall, Powhatan is a town of service providers, professionals, and construction workers and builders. There are especially a lot of people living in Powhatan who work in maintenance occupations (25.27%), law enforcement and fire fighting (15.16%), and teaching (14.80%). 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. One downside of living in Powhatan is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Powhatan, the average commute to work is 37.07 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. As is often the case in a small town, Powhatan doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The percentage of adults in Powhatan with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 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.
