Pocahontas County's 2026 population is estimated at 7,481, reflecting a -1.14% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pocahontas County is the 48th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 8,734 and has grown -14.35% since 2010.
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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