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Pocahontas County

West Virginia · 7,869 residents · 940.239 sq mi
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Pocahontas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,642. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% 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 $119,600. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,869
−14%since 2000
from 9,131 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+20%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Pocahontas County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,642
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,401 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,811
+79%since 2000
from $14,384 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+36%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(8,948)
Black0.8%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(39)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(307)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(7,455)
Black0.6%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(107)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other1.1%(90)
Diversity Score8.1%(641)
Segregation Score44.9%(3,532)
Diversity Score
8
+143%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+5%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocahontas County, West Virginia?

Pocahontas County, West Virginia has about 7,869 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pocahontas County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Pocahontas County, West Virginia earns about $37,642 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pocahontas County, West Virginia expensive?

In Pocahontas County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $119,600, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Pocahontas County, West Virginia?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pocahontas County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pocahontas County, West Virginia?

About 18.9% of people in Pocahontas County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pocahontas County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pocahontas County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,139 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9601.02Census Tract 9601.01
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 24954ZIP 24946ZIP 24924ZIP 26264ZIP 24915ZIP 24927ZIP 24944ZIP 24934ZIP 24920ZIP 26209ZIP 26291
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