Powellton, West Virginia

Powellton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 493 at the 2020 census (down from 619 at the 2010 census).

History

The community most likely was named after Godwin H. Powell, a businessperson in the coal-mining industry. Powellton was incorporated in 1897.

Demographics

At the 2000 census there were 1,796 people, 697 households, and 515 families living in the CDP. The population density was 50.5 people per square mile (19.5/km). There were 781 housing units at an average density of 22.0/sq mi (8.5/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.08% White, 9.35% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.17% Asian, and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39%.