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 249 years ago in 1776.
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5502,-77.9152 |
| Named for | Powhatan |
| Altitude | 322 feet / 98 meters |
| Capital | Powhatan |
| Establishment | January 01, 1777 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:06:53 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.97% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 94℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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 |
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
7-Day Forecast- 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 |
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, .
More notable people
- William Henry Ashley (American politician (1778-1838)) he was born in 01/01/1778
- Archibald Bryant (American politician) he was born in 01/07/1803
- Green Clay (American politician) he was born in 14/08/1757
- John Skelton Williams (US Comptroller of the Currency) he was born in 06/07/1865
- Jules Thomas (American baseball player) he was born in 13/12/1886
- Julien Binford (American artist (1908-1997)) he was born in 25/12/1908
- Robert William Hughes (American judge) he was born in 16/01/1821
- Sam Jones (United States Army officer) he was born in 17/12/1819
- William Giles Jones (United States federal judge) he was born in 07/11/1808
- Willis D. Miller (American politician) he was born in 30/01/1893
- Thomas S. Hening (Member of the Senate of Virginia) he was born in 26/07/1871
- John Netherland (American politician) he was born in 20/09/1808
- John B. Watkins (Member of the Senate of Virginia) he was born in 14/06/1855
- Richard I. Cocke he was born in 13/08/1820
- William A. Cocke he was born in 01/01/1822
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |