Pocahontas County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19151 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,046 | — | #2,733 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,875 | -17.7% | #1,907 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.7 years | +12.3% | #1,012 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $98,100 | -65.2% | #3,014 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $832 | -28.5% | #1,877 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | -18.0% | #866 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pocahontas County has a population of 7,046, making it the #2,733 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pocahontas County is $61,875, ranking #1,907 out of 3,222 counties — 17.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.3% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Pocahontas County is $98,100 (-65.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $832/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.3%.
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92.4% of residents in Pocahontas County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.
About Pocahontas County, Iowa
Pocahontas County, Iowa has a total population of 7,046, making it the 2,733rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pocahontas County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pocahontas County is $61,875, which ranks #1,907 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Pocahontas County is $98,100, 65.2% below the national median. Renters in Pocahontas County pay a median gross rent of $832 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pocahontas County, 18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.6 min.
Pocahontas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.8%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
All data for Pocahontas County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.