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Pocahontas

Iowa · 1,789 residents · 1.976 sq mi
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Pocahontas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,856. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $56,200. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,789
−9%since 2000
from 1,970 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
905 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.1
+14%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pocahontas
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,856
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,865 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,218
+49%since 2000
from $17,556 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$407
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−49.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−8%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,940)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,744)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(77)
Diversity Score
4
+99%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocahontas, Iowa?

Pocahontas, Iowa has about 1,789 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pocahontas, Iowa?

The typical household in Pocahontas, Iowa earns about $38,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pocahontas, Iowa expensive?

In Pocahontas, Iowa, the median home is worth about $56,200, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Pocahontas, Iowa?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pocahontas, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pocahontas, Iowa?

About 8.9% of people in Pocahontas, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pocahontas, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Pocahontas, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 276 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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