Powhatan Point, Ohio facts for kids
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Powhatan Point, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Belmont |
| Township | York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.63 sq mi (4.23 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
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| • Total | 1,461 |
| • Density | 993.88/sq mi (383.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43942
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-64542 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399016 |
Powhatan Point is a village in southeastern Belmont County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,461 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area.
While "Powhatan" likely memorializes the Native-American tribe of the same name, the "Point" in the town's name refers to the confluence between the Captina Creek and the Ohio River. Powhatan Point is the closest town on the Ohio side of Captina Island in the Ohio River.
History
Powhatan Point was platted in 1849. A post office called Powhatan Point has been in operation since 1828.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.63 square miles (4.22 km2), of which 1.47 square miles (3.81 km2) is land and 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 225 | — | |
| 1900 | 470 | — | |
| 1910 | 415 | −11.7% | |
| 1920 | 406 | −2.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,329 | 473.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,054 | −11.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,135 | 3.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,147 | 0.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,167 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,181 | 0.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,807 | −17.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,744 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,592 | −8.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,461 | −8.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,592 people, 710 households, and 462 families living in the village. The population density was 1,083.0 inhabitants per square mile (418.1/km2). There were 792 housing units at an average density of 538.8 per square mile (208.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.
There were 710 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.74.
The median age in the village was 43.6 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
Economy
Although the village's economy was once largely supported by the coal industry, most residents currently seek employment outside village limits in nearby towns and cities such as Moundsville and Wheeling, West Virginia.
Education
Powhatan Point currently has a K–8 elementary school. After elementary promotion, the majority of students attend River High School, located in Hannibal, a school that also draws students from other small Ohio River villages, such as Clarington, Sardis, Hannibal, and Cameron.
Powhatan Point has a public library, a branch of the Belmont County District Library.
See also
In Spanish: Powhatan Point (Ohio) para niños
