Pocahontas County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,784 | — | #2,667 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $42,119 | -44.0% | #3,026 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.5 years | +27.2% | #255 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $152,400 | -45.9% | #2,201 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $715 | -38.5% | #2,673 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.5% | +79.0% | #2,873 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pocahontas County has a population of 7,784, making it the #2,667 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.5 years, which is 27.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pocahontas County is $42,119, ranking #3,026 out of 3,222 counties — 44.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.5% and unemployment stands at 11.8%.
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The median home value in Pocahontas County is $152,400 (-45.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $715/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.6%.
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93.9% of residents in Pocahontas County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Pocahontas County, West Virginia has a total population of 7,784, making it the 2,667th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pocahontas County is 49.5 years, which is 27.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pocahontas County is $42,119, which ranks #3,026 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8%.
The median home value in Pocahontas County is $152,400, 45.9% below the national median. Renters in Pocahontas County pay a median gross rent of $715 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pocahontas County, 19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.
Pocahontas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Pocahontas County, West Virginia 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.