Powhatan County, Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

35.0%

Graduate Degree

10.9%

Population 25+

23,766

Powhatan County, Virginia Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Powhatan County, Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.5%2,015
High School Graduate
27.8%6,617
Some College / Associate's
28.7%6,822
Bachelor's Degree
24.1%5,717
Graduate Degree
10.9%2,595

Powhatan County, Virginia Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Powhatan County, Virginia

Approximately 35.0% of adults in Powhatan County, Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Powhatan County, Virginia has increased by 13.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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