Powhatan, Louisiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Powhatan, Louisiana
Village
Village of Powhatan
Location of Powhatan in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
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Country	United States
States	Louisiana
Parish	Natchitoches
Area
• Total	0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2)
• Land	0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	101
• Rank	NC: 9th
• Density	187.73/sq mi (72.43/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	318

Powhatan is a small village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 101 people lived there. It is part of the larger Natchitoches area.

Where is Powhatan Located?

Powhatan is found at 31°52′26″N 93°12′0″W / 31.87389°N 93.20000°W / 31.87389; -93.20000. This means it is in the northern part of Louisiana. The village is about ten miles west of the city of Natchitoches. It sits along the Red River.

The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Who Lives in Powhatan?

In 2000, there were 141 people living in Powhatan. These people made up 55 households. A household is a group of people living in one home. There were also 36 families.

Most people in Powhatan were African American (78.72%). About 14.89% were White. A small number of people were Asian (0.71%) or from other backgrounds. Some people (4.96%) had mixed racial backgrounds.

Households and Families

Out of the 55 households, 18.2% had children under 18 living with them. About 30.9% were married couples. In 25.5% of homes, a female head of household lived without a husband. About 32.7% of all households were single individuals. Also, 21.8% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.

The average household had about 2.56 people. The average family had about 3.36 people.

Age and Income

The people in Powhatan were of different ages. About 23.4% were under 18 years old. About 20.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 43 years.

In 2000, the average income for a household was $16,667 per year. For families, the average income was $17,250. About 40.2% of all people in Powhatan lived below the poverty line. This included 64.0% of those under 18. It also included 17.4% of people over 64.

What is the Climate Like?

Powhatan has a warm and humid climate. It is known as a "Humid Subtropical Climate" (Cfa). This means it has high temperatures. Rain is spread out fairly evenly throughout the year.