Pocahontas County's estimated 2026 population is 7,564 with a growth rate of -0.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pocahontas County is the 48th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 8,734 and has seen a growth of -13.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.5 years
Female: 50.2 years
Male: 49.4 years
There are 6,409 adults, (2,108 of whom are seniors) in Pocahontas County.
Female: 3,693 (47.4%)
Male: 4,091 (52.6%)
The racial composition of Pocahontas County includes 93.72% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,295 | 93.72% |
| Two or more races | 323 | 4.15% |
| Native American | 77 | 0.99% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 0.54% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.13% |
Pocahontas County's average per capita income is $32,500. Household income levels show a median of $42,119. The poverty rate stands at 22.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,977 | - |
| Families | $59,732 | $69,398 |
| Households | $42,119 | $57,278 |
| Non Families | $33,737 | $39,094 |
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