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Pocahontas County, Iowa Population 2021
Pocahontas County, Iowa's estimated population is 6,429 with a growth rate of -1.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pocahontas County, Iowa is the 94th largest county inIowa. The 2010 Population was 7,289 and has seen a growth of -11.80% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,429 | -95 | -1.46% |
| 2020 | 6,524 | -95 | -1.44% |
| 2019 | 6,619 | -95 | -1.41% |
| 2018 | 6,714 | -119 | -1.74% |
| 2017 | 6,833 | -21 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 6,854 | -113 | -1.62% |
| 2015 | 6,967 | -130 | -1.83% |
| 2014 | 7,097 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 7,112 | -31 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 7,143 | -61 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 7,204 | -85 | -1.17% |
| 2010 | 7,289 | -2,236 | -23.48% |
| 1990 | 9,525 | -1,844 | -16.22% |
| 1980 | 11,369 | -1,360 | -10.68% |
| 1970 | 12,729 | -1,505 | -10.57% |
| 1960 | 14,234 | -1,262 | -8.14% |
| 1950 | 15,496 | -770 | -4.73% |
| 1940 | 16,266 | 579 | 3.69% |
| 1930 | 15,687 | 85 | 0.54% |
| 1920 | 15,602 | 794 | 5.36% |
| 1910 | 14,808 | -531 | -3.46% |
| 1900 | 15,339 | 5,786 | 60.57% |
| 1890 | 9,553 | 5,840 | 157.29% |
| 1880 | 3,713 | 2,267 | 156.78% |
| 1870 | 1,446 | 1,343 | 1303.88% |
| 1860 | 103 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.46% (-95)
County Website
State
Founded
1851
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
7,289
Growth Since 2010
-11.80% (-860)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,527 | 96.03% |
| Asian | 91 | 1.34% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 39 | 0.57% |
| Some Other Race | 31 | 0.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 | 0.31% |
Pocahontas County, Iowa Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,215 | 2.07 | 77.3 |
| Married | 1,642 | 2.65 | 90 |
| Non Family | 1,246 | 1.16 | 66.4 |
| Female | 169 | 2.55 | 60.4 |
| Male | 158 | 2.74 | 49.4 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 2.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 275 | 5.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,921 | 39.39% |
| Some College | 1,150 | 23.58% |
| Associates Degree | 694 | 14.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 580 | 11.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 3.10% |
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Pocahontas County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,563 | 4,294 | 701 |
| Hispanic | 137 | 57 | 5 |
| Asian | 91 | 91 | 18 |
| Black | 37 | 7 | |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 28 | 7 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | |
| Other Race | 17 | 5 | 5 |
| Islander | 5 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 29.41%.
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$35,286
Average Earnings
$45,938
Average Male
$26,184
Average Female
Pocahontas County, Iowa Language by Age
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Pocahontas County, Iowa Language
94.47% of Pocahontas County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 5.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.11% of the population.
Pocahontas County, Iowa Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,166 | 642 | 10.41% |
| Black | 30 | 30 | 100.00% |
| Islander | 48 | 22 | 45.83% |
| Hispanic | 260 | 15 | 5.77% |
| Multiple | 39 | 13 | 33.33% |
10.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.10%
Male Poverty Rate
13.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pocahontas County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pocahontas County, Iowa is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pocahontas County, Iowa is Hispanic, with 5.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.49%.
Pocahontas County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Pocahontas County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
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Pocahontas County, Iowa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Pocahontas County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 490 | 9.64% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.10% |
Pocahontas County, Iowa Veterans by Education
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5.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
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62.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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77.71%
Born in Pocahontas County, Iowa
95.82%
Native Born
4.18%
Foreign Born
2.50%
Non Citizen
1.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.82% of Pocahontas County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 77.71% having been born in Iowa. 2.50% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990