Powhatan, VA is a small town in the United States with a population of 24,214. It has a population density of 109 people per square mile, compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. This small town offers lots of fun activities and organizations for both locals and visitors to enjoy.
For those who enjoy local businesses, Powhatan has many choices for dining out or shopping around. Some popular restaurants are Dooley's Fish House & BBQ, Green Olive Grocery & Deli, and The Country Kitchen. Shopping options include two large shopping centers—Walmart Supercenter and Powhatan Village Shopping Center—as well as numerous antique stores and boutiques.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Powhatan features year-round opportunities to explore the outdoors. There are nature trails to hike, multiple lakes for fishing or boating, and the Sandy River Reservoir for swimming. Additionally, there are several parks that offer sports fields and playgrounds.
For those looking for more organized activities, there are many organizations in Powhatan such as clubs like 4H Club or Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts; church groups like Church Women United and American Legion Auxiliary; non-profits like Friends of Pocahontas State Park; and schools like Powhatan Elementary School or Powhatan High School .
Finally, if you’re into sports events then you can catch games from local teams such as the Powhatan Braves football team or the Pocahontas County Wildcats basketball team at their respective high schools.
The population in Powhatan (zip 23139) is 24,214. There are 101 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Powhatan (zip 23139) is 45.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Powhatan (zip 23139) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Powhatan (zip 23139)
- 65.0% are married
- 8.1% are divorced
- 32.5% are married with children
- 10.8% have children, but are single
Race in Powhatan (zip 23139)
- 88.4% are White
- 7.6% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander