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Pocahontas

Virginia · 268 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 $24,318. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 173 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,300. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 68% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−39%since 2000
from 441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
470 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+20%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1102694285867451990201020202024Pocahontas
2024234
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,318
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,768
+96%since 2000
from $12,124 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$246
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+112%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(248)
Black1.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(16)
Diversity Score
6
−38%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.8%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocahontas, Virginia?

Pocahontas, Virginia has about 268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pocahontas, Virginia?

The typical household in Pocahontas, Virginia earns about $24,318 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 $63,300, and the typical rent is about $246 a month.

How educated are people in Pocahontas, Virginia?

About 9.7% 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 35.1% 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 231 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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

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