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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pocahontas

Arkansas · 6,518 residents · 7.695 sq mi
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Pocahontas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,450. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,518
+6%since 1990
from 6,151 in 1990
1990 – 2025
847 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 799 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+2%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Pocahontas
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,450
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,529
+74%since 1990
from $8,906 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.8%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
59.7%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
40.3% rent
2.2
+11%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(6,031)
Black1.4%(88)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(7)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score5.1%(312)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(6,304)
Black1.1%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(58)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score5.1%(329)
5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.4%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−10%since 1990
from 13.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocahontas, Arkansas?

Pocahontas, Arkansas has about 6,518 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pocahontas, Arkansas?

The typical household in Pocahontas, Arkansas earns about $24,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pocahontas, Arkansas expensive?

In Pocahontas, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $54,800, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Pocahontas, Arkansas?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pocahontas, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pocahontas, Arkansas?

About 18.8% of people in Pocahontas, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pocahontas, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Pocahontas, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 367 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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