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. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Powhatan, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Powhatan, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Powhatan’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Powhatan does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $71,833.00.

Powhatan home prices are not only among the most expensive in Virginia, but Powhatan real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

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 33.37 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 education level of Powhatan citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.84% of adults 25 and older in Powhatan have a college degree.

The per capita income in Powhatan in 2022 was $38,272, which is middle income relative to Virginia, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $153,088 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, English, Irish, Scots-Irish, and Norwegian.

The most common language spoken in Powhatan is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.