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Powhatan County, VA: growth, migration and housing
Powhatan County has 32,591 residents, up 7.0% since 2020 (+0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 969 households moved in and 743 moved out (+226 net), bringing in a net $28.8M of income. Median household income is $110,537, the median home $416,000 and median rent $1,168 a month.
In Virginia: 17th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 10th of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 18th of 133 counties for median household income · 21st of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Powhatan County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield County, VA | 365 | $33.7M |
| Henrico County, VA | 91 | $6.6M |
| Richmond city, VA | 56 | $5.4M |
| Amelia County, VA | 37 | $1.7M |
| Goochland County, VA | 27 | $3.6M |
| Hanover County, VA | 26 | $2.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Powhatan County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield County, VA | 213 | $24.9M |
| Henrico County, VA | 80 | $5.2M |
| Richmond city, VA | 54 | $2.9M |
| Cumberland County, VA | 36 | $1.9M |
| Amelia County, VA | 23 | $1.1M |
| Hanover County, VA | 20 | $1.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.