Pocahontas County's 2026 population is estimated at 6,970, reflecting a -0.26% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pocahontas County is the 91st largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 7,290 and has grown -4.39% since 2010.
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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