Pocahontas is a city located in Randolph County Arkansas. Pocahontas has a 2024 population of 7,667. It is also the county seat of Randolph County. Pocahontas is currently growing at a rate of 0.87% annually and its population has increased by 3.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,403 in 2020.
The average household income in Pocahontas is $60,396 with a poverty rate of 24.18%. The median age in Pocahontas is 35.7 years: 32.7 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pocahontas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,286 | 84.09% |
| Two or more races | 490 | 6.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 460 | 6.15% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 1.57% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.86% |
| Other race | 44 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.19% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,840 | 2.53 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Non Family | 1,242 | 1.18 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Married | 1,188 | 3.41 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Female | 314 | 4.07 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Male | 96 | 3.98 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
60.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 384 | 7.72% |
| Associates Degree | 456 | 9.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 382 | 7.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 325 | 6.54% |
| High School Graduate | 2,254 | 45.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 284 | 5.71% |
| Some College | 888 | 17.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,264 | 3,763 | 560 |
| 2+ Races | 299 | 284 | 114 |
| Islander | 169 | 87 | 7 |
| Black | 117 | 71 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 83 | 49 | 9 |
| Asian | 48 | 46 | 0 |
| Other Race | 44 | 36 | 9 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,038 | $76,515 | $67,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,799 | $111,263 | $70,250 |
| High School Graduate | $33,482 | $37,572 | $24,413 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,852 | $29,821 | $16,467 |
| Overall | $37,739 | $39,490 | $29,750 |
| Some College | $34,094 | $37,907 | $27,788 |
$37,739
Average Earnings
$39,490
Average Male
$29,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.21% of Pocahontas residents speak only English, while 6.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,043 | 1,365 | 22.59% |
| Islander | 441 | 154 | 34.92% |
| Multiple | 452 | 138 | 30.53% |
| Black | 80 | 46 | 57.5% |
| Asian | 57 | 28 | 49.12% |
24.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.84%
Male Poverty Rate
22.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pocahontas is Black, with 57.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pocahontas is White, with 22.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.47% |
| High School | 22.15% |
| Some College | 18.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.18% |
| Female Unemployed | 40.94% |
| Female Employed | 16.65% |
| Male Employed | 11.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,766 | $69,977 |
| Households | $42,829 | $60,396 |
| Married Families | $72,622 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,796 | $40,455 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
359
Number of Veterans
359
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 231 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 144 |
| 65 to 74 | 102 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 213 | 4.51% |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 42.16% |
| Black | 17 | 14.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.12%
Born in Pocahontas
94.52%
Native Born
5.48%
Foreign Born
5.14%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
94.52% of Pocahontas residents were born in the United States, with 69.12% having been born in Arkansas. 5.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,997 | 66 | 0.83% |
| 2028 | 7,931 | 66 | 0.84% |
| 2027 | 7,865 | 66 | 0.85% |
| 2026 | 7,799 | 66 | 0.85% |
| 2025 | 7,733 | 66 | 0.86% |
| 2024 | 7,667 | 66 | 0.87% |
| 2023 | 7,601 | 51 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 7,550 | 30 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 7,520 | 117 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 7,403 | 679 | 10.1% |
| 2019 | 6,724 | 36 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 6,688 | 134 | 2.04% |
| 2017 | 6,554 | 104 | 1.61% |
| 2016 | 6,450 | 33 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 6,417 | -55 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 6,472 | -24 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 6,496 | -83 | -1.26% |
| 2012 | 6,579 | -55 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 6,634 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 6,634 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,518 | 367 | 5.97% |
| 1990 | 6,151 | 156 | 2.6% |
| 1980 | 5,995 | 1,451 | 31.93% |
| 1970 | 4,544 | 879 | 23.98% |
| 1960 | 3,665 | -175 | -4.56% |
| 1950 | 3,840 | 812 | 26.82% |
| 1940 | 3,028 | -4,969 | -62.14% |