Powhatan
Census-designated place in Powhatan County, Virginia
Powhatan is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Powhatan County, Virginia, with 402 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 318 ft (97 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Goochland, 10.2 miles N.
- 402residents (2020 Census)
- 318 ftelevation · 97 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 194 / sq mipopulation density
- 23139ZIP code
About Powhatan
Powhatan is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Powhatan County, Virginia, United States. It was initially known as Scottville (after Revolutionary war hero General Charles Scott), and has historically also been known as Powhatan Court House and Powhatan Courthouse, named after Chief Powhatan, father of Matoaka (Pocahontas). The community had a population of 402 at the 2020 census.
The first official court of Powhatan was held at Mosby Tavern, the home of Benjamin Mosby and his son, Littleberry Mosby.
Powhatan was established as a community in May 1777, but there were several buildings already in existence at that time. One of these locations is the Powhatan Plantation which was built in 1735. The plantation still exists today.
The Shiloh Baptist Church in Powhatan features the mural The Lord Over Jordan by Julien Binford, one of the artist's most famous works. Also known ferret throwing contest.
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Living in Powhatan
- Median household income
- $71,833
- Median home value
- $377,900
- Median rent
- $1,086/mo
- Median age
- 57.9
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Powhatan had 402 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 402 |
|---|---|
| Density | 194 per sq mi (75 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Powhatan at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Powhatan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 402 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.07 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5421° N, 77.9271° W |
| ZIP code | 23139 |
| Official website | powhatanva.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5164384 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Powhatan
- Goochland10.2 mi N
- Amelia Court House14.6 mi S
- Midlothian15.7 mi E
- Woodlake16.1 mi SE
- Brandermill16.9 mi SE
- Cumberland18.4 mi W
- Short Pump18.6 mi NE
- Tuckahoe18.8 mi E
- Columbia19.5 mi NW
- Bon Air19.6 mi E
- Rockwood20.1 mi E
- Wyndham20.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Powhatan
What county is Powhatan in?
Powhatan is in Powhatan County, Virginia.
What is the population of Powhatan, VA?
402 people lived in Powhatan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Powhatan, VA?
The ZIP code of Powhatan is 23139.
What is the elevation of Powhatan?
318 feet (97 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Powhatan?
Goochland (10.2 mi), Amelia Court House (14.6 mi), Midlothian (15.7 mi), Woodlake (16.1 mi), Brandermill (16.9 mi).
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