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Pocahontas

Virginia · 389 residents · 0.57 sq mi
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Pocahontas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,771. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $48,100. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 65% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
389
−12%since 2000
from 441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
682 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+6%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1102694285867451990201020202024Pocahontas
2024234
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,771
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,171
+50%since 2000
from $12,124 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$296
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.6%
−52.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
26.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+80%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(422)
Black2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(41)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(357)
Black3.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.1%(47)
Diversity Score
12
+29%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
27.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocahontas, Virginia?

Pocahontas, Virginia has about 389 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pocahontas, Virginia?

The typical household in Pocahontas, Virginia earns about $21,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pocahontas, Virginia expensive?

In Pocahontas, Virginia, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Pocahontas, Virginia?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pocahontas, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pocahontas, Virginia?

About 20.8% of people in Pocahontas, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pocahontas, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pocahontas, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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