Pocahontas County, Iowa Population 2022
Pocahontas County, Iowa's estimated population is 6,334 with a growth rate of -1.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pocahontas County, Iowa is the 94th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 Population was 7,289 and has seen a growth of -13.10% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 103 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 1,446 | 1,343 | 1303.88% |
| 1880 | 3,713 | 2,267 | 156.78% |
| 1890 | 9,553 | 5,840 | 157.29% |
| 1900 | 15,339 | 5,786 | 60.57% |
| 1910 | 14,808 | -531 | -3.46% |
| 1920 | 15,602 | 794 | 5.36% |
| 1930 | 15,687 | 85 | 0.54% |
| 1940 | 16,266 | 579 | 3.69% |
| 1950 | 15,496 | -770 | -4.73% |
| 1960 | 14,234 | -1,262 | -8.14% |
| 1970 | 12,729 | -1,505 | -10.57% |
| 1980 | 11,369 | -1,360 | -10.68% |
| 1990 | 9,525 | -1,844 | -16.22% |
| 2010 | 7,289 | -2,236 | -23.48% |
| 2011 | 7,204 | -85 | -1.17% |
| 2012 | 7,143 | -61 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 7,112 | -31 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 7,097 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 6,967 | -130 | -1.83% |
| 2016 | 6,854 | -113 | -1.62% |
| 2017 | 6,833 | -21 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 6,714 | -119 | -1.74% |
| 2019 | 6,619 | -95 | -1.41% |
| 2020 | 6,524 | -95 | -1.44% |
| 2021 | 6,429 | -95 | -1.46% |
| 2022 | 6,334 | -95 | -1.48% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,455 | 95.99% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 0.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.48% |
| Some Other Race | 43 | 0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 102 | 1.52% |
Pocahontas County, Iowa Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,127 | 2.11 | 76.3 |
| Married | 1,527 | 2.7 | 88.9 |
| Male | 131 | 3.21 | 74 |
| Female | 200 | 2.83 | 61.5 |
| Non Family | 1,269 | 1.17 | 63.8 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 1.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 424 | 8.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,733 | 36.55% |
| Some College | 1,083 | 22.84% |
| Associates Degree | 675 | 14.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 613 | 12.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 143 | 3.02% |
Pocahontas County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 17 | 8 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 3 |
| White | 4,508 | 4,117 | 745 |
| Hispanic | 128 | 46 | 8 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | |
| Asian | 54 | 54 | |
| Black | 26 | 6 | |
| Islander | 1 |
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 47.06%.
$37,453
Average Earnings
$48,708
Average Male
$27,500
Average Female
Pocahontas County, Iowa Language by Age
Pocahontas County, Iowa Language
94.87% of Pocahontas County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 5.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.41% of the population.
Pocahontas County, Iowa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 20 | 20 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 101 | 78 | 77.23% |
| Islander | 32 | 14 | 43.75% |
| White | 6,087 | 598 | 9.82% |
| Other | 16 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 272 | 27 | 9.93% |
11.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.04%
Male Poverty Rate
15.21%
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 9.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.18%.
Pocahontas County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
56.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Pocahontas County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
Pocahontas County, Iowa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Pocahontas County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 430 | 8.58% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1.30% |
Pocahontas County, Iowa Veterans by Education
6.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.86%
Born in Pocahontas County, Iowa
96.88%
Native Born
3.12%
Foreign Born
1.95%
Non Citizen
1.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.88% of Pocahontas County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 78.86% having been born in Iowa. 1.95% 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