Pocahontas County's estimated 2026 population is 7,481 with a growth rate of -1.14% 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 -14.35% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Pocahontas County includes 94.53% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (94.53%)
Two or more races (4.52%)
Black or African American (0.37%)
Asian (0.36%)
Native American (0.13%)
Other race (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,425 | 94.53% |
| Two or more races | 355 | 4.52% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.13% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Pocahontas County's average per capita income is $29,850. Household income levels show a median of $41,200. The poverty rate stands at 20.81%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,179 | - |
| Families | $58,348 | $70,144 |
| Households | $41,200 | $55,746 |
| Non Families | $27,784 | $35,242 |
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