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Pocahontas

Missouri · 97 residents · 0.103 sq mi
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Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97
−24%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
942 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+47%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2151811111411990201020202024Pocahontas
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,669
+37%since 2000
from $13,650 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
8.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(92)
Black2.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.7%(7)
Diversity Score
8
+294%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
34.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.2%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocahontas, Missouri?

Pocahontas, Missouri has about 97 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Pocahontas, Missouri expensive?

In Pocahontas, Missouri, the median home is worth about $100,000.

How educated are people in Pocahontas, Missouri?

About 26.1% 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 20.7% 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 3 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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