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World Population Review
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Population 2021
Pocahontas County, West Virginia's estimated population is 7,925 with a growth rate of -1.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pocahontas County, West Virginia is the 49th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 8,734 and has seen a growth of -9.26% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,925 | -161 | -1.99% |
| 2020 | 8,086 | -161 | -1.95% |
| 2019 | 8,247 | -161 | -1.91% |
| 2018 | 8,408 | -85 | -1.00% |
| 2017 | 8,493 | -35 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 8,528 | -45 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 8,573 | -78 | -0.90% |
| 2014 | 8,651 | -29 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 8,680 | -23 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 8,703 | -122 | -1.38% |
| 2011 | 8,825 | 91 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 8,734 | -274 | -3.04% |
| 1990 | 9,008 | -911 | -9.18% |
| 1980 | 9,919 | 1,049 | 11.83% |
| 1970 | 8,870 | -1,266 | -12.49% |
| 1960 | 10,136 | -2,344 | -18.78% |
| 1950 | 12,480 | -1,426 | -10.25% |
| 1940 | 13,906 | -649 | -4.46% |
| 1930 | 14,555 | -447 | -2.98% |
| 1920 | 15,002 | 262 | 1.78% |
| 1910 | 14,740 | 6,168 | 71.96% |
| 1900 | 8,572 | 1,758 | 25.80% |
| 1890 | 6,814 | 1,223 | 21.87% |
| 1880 | 5,591 | 1,522 | 37.40% |
| 1870 | 4,069 | 111 | 2.80% |
| 1860 | 3,958 | 360 | 10.01% |
| 1850 | 3,598 | 676 | 23.13% |
| 1840 | 2,922 | 380 | 14.95% |
| 1830 | 2,542 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.99%
County Website
State
Founded
December 21, 1821
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
8,734
Growth Since 2010
-9.26%
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,334 | 98.63% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.44% |
| Some Other Race | 26 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.11% |
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Population by Race
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Pocahontas County, West Virginia Population by Age
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,530 | 2.31 | 81.6 |
| Married | 1,724 | 2.81 | 88.1 |
| Non Family | 1,349 | 1.15 | 77.4 |
| Female | 319 | 3.85 | 64.3 |
| Male | 138 | 3.75 | 82.6 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
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Pocahontas County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 435 | 6.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 689 | 10.66% |
| High School Graduate | 3,090 | 47.81% |
| Some College | 849 | 13.14% |
| Associates Degree | 444 | 6.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 655 | 10.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 301 | 4.66% |
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Pocahontas County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,365 | 5,241 | 913 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 37 | 20 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | 2 |
| Other Race | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,186
Average Earnings
$32,045
Average Male
$23,181
Average Female
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Pocahontas County, West Virginia Language
98.53% of Pocahontas County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Language
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,000 | 1,287 | 16.09% |
| Multiple | 44 | 40 | 90.91% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 17 | 34.69% |
| Black | 13 | 8 | 61.54% |
| Other | 26 | 5 | 19.23% |
16.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.92%
Male Poverty Rate
18.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pocahontas County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 90.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pocahontas County, West Virginia is White, with 16.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.78%.
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Poverty
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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Pocahontas County, West Virginia 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 55-64.
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
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Pocahontas County, West Virginia Marital Status
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 674 | 9.75% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 71.79% |
| Other Race | 16 | 61.54% |
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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8.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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49.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Pocahontas County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Pocahontas County, West Virginia Employment by Education
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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98.71%
Native Born
1.29%
Foreign Born
0.57%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.71% of Pocahontas County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 71.78% having been born in West Virginia. 0.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Pocahontas County, West Virginia Place of Birth
- 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