Pocahontas County Summary

Life in Pocahontas County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Pocahontas County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Pocahontas County:

  • The population in Pocahontas County is 7,940.

  • The median home value in Pocahontas County is $152,575.

  • The median income in Pocahontas County is $41,680.

  • The median rent in Pocahontas County is $678.

  • The unemployment rate in Pocahontas County is 8.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Pocahontas County is 20.3%.

  • The average high in Pocahontas County is 64.1° and there are 114.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Pocahontas County

List Of Cities & Towns in Pocahontas County

Marlinton, WV Population 1,139

Durbin, WV Population 297

Hillsboro, WV Population 187

Allenhurst , WV Population 160

Frank, WV Population 122

Bartow, WV Population 111

Green Bank, WV Population 59

Huntersville, WV Population 27

Allenport , WV Population 13

Map Of Pocahontas County

Pocahontas County, WV Weather

  • The average high in Pocahontas County is 64.1°.

  • There are 82.67 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 114.7 inches of rain each year with 18.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:07 hours of sun each day in Pocahontas County.

StatPocahontas County
Mean High64.1
Nice Days82.67
Rainfall114.7
Snowfall18.8
Sunny_hours4:07
64.1°
Average High
114.7
Inches of Rain

Pocahontas County Demographics

Population over time in Pocahontas County

The current population in Pocahontas County is 7,940. The population has decreased -5.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 8,006 -4.5%
2021 8,382 -0.8%
2020 8,450 -

Gender in Pocahontas County

  • Pocahontas County is 47.9% female with 3,807 female residents.

  • Pocahontas County is 52.1% male with 4,133 male residents.

Female
47.9% (3,807)
Male
52.1% (4,133)
Gender Pocahontas County WV USA
Female 47.9% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 52.1% 49.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Pocahontas County

Pocahontas County is:

  • 94.7% White with 7,520 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 37 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 39 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 21 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 264 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.7% Hispanic with 59 Hispanic residents.

White
94.7% (7,520)
African American
0.5% (37)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.5% (39)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (21)
Two Or More
3.3% (264)
Hispanic
0.7% (59)

Table: Pocahontas County By Race

Race Pocahontas County WV USA
White 94.7% 90.7% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 3.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.7% 1.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Pocahontas County, West Virginia

  • 5.1% of households in Pocahontas County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.8% of households in Pocahontas County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Pocahontas County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Pocahontas County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Pocahontas County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.2% of households in Pocahontas County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Pocahontas County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Pocahontas County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Pocahontas County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.1% of households in Pocahontas County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (406)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (460)
$15,000 to $24,999
16.4% (1,304)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.4% (1,062)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.3% (1,213)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.2% (1,600)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.9% (863)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.4% (586)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.4% (271)
$200,000 or more
2.1% (169)
Income Pocahontas County WV USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 6.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 6.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 16.4% 10.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.4% 9.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.3% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.2% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.9% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.4% 14.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.4% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.1% 4.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Pocahontas County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Pocahontas County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Pocahontas County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 47.0% of adults in Pocahontas County completed high school / ged.

  • 14.0% of adults in Pocahontas County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Pocahontas County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Pocahontas County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Pocahontas County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Pocahontas County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Pocahontas County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (317)
9-12th Grade
13% (1,032)
High School / GED
47% (3,731)
Some College
14% (1,111)
Associate's Degree
7% (555)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (714)
Master's Degree
6% (476)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Pocahontas County WV USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 8% 6%
High School / GED 47% 40% 26%
Some College 14% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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