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Pocahontas

Arkansas · 7,371 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 $42,400. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,371
+13%since 2000
from 6,518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
958 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 847 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
−6%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Pocahontas
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,450 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,263
+69%since 2000
from $15,529 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
48.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(6,304)
Black1.1%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(58)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(329)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(6,028)
Black1.4%(106)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(253)
Asian0.7%(50)
Other7.3%(538)
Diversity Score30.7%(2,262)
Diversity Score
31
+508%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocahontas, Arkansas?

Pocahontas, Arkansas has about 7,371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pocahontas, Arkansas?

The typical household in Pocahontas, Arkansas earns about $42,400 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 $78,400, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Pocahontas, Arkansas?

About 16.6% 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 19.2% 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 1,220 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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