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Pocahontas

Missouri · 114 residents · 0.103 sq mi
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Pocahontas is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $58,800. Households here earn about 30% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114
−10%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+30%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2151811111411990201020202024Pocahontas
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,313
+71%since 2000
from $13,650 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−32%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(113)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(2)
Diversity Score
2
+11%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+138%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocahontas, Missouri?

Pocahontas, Missouri has about 114 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pocahontas, Missouri?

The typical household in Pocahontas, Missouri earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pocahontas, Missouri expensive?

In Pocahontas, Missouri, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Pocahontas, Missouri?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pocahontas, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pocahontas, Missouri?

About 15.3% of people in Pocahontas, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pocahontas, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Pocahontas, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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