Pocahontas County's estimated 2026 population is 6,716 with a growth rate of -1.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pocahontas County is the 93rd largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 7,290 and has seen a growth of -7.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.7 years
Female: 44.6 years
Male: 43 years
There are 5,402 adults, (1,682 of whom are seniors) in Pocahontas County.
Female: 3,522 (50%)
Male: 3,524 (50%)
The racial composition of Pocahontas County includes 89.8% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,327 | 89.8% |
| Two or more races | 377 | 5.35% |
| Other race | 167 | 2.37% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 1.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.17% |
Pocahontas County's average per capita income is $44,214. Household income levels show a median of $61,875. The poverty rate stands at 10.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,609 | - |
| Families | $77,917 | $93,981 |
| Households | $61,875 | $77,538 |
| Non Families | $45,275 | $52,349 |
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