Pocahontas is a city located in Pocahontas County Iowa. Pocahontas has a 2024 population of 1,833. It is also the county seat of Pocahontas County. Pocahontas is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,868 in 2020.
The average household income in Pocahontas is $73,698 with a poverty rate of 8.04%. The median age in Pocahontas is 48.9 years: 45.8 years for males, and 56.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pocahontas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,462 | 95.18% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 3.32% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.78% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 723 | 2.06 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 367 | 1.14 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Married | 307 | 2.84 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Female | 42 | 4.05 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 7 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
81.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 5.37% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 12.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 187 | 16.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 57 | 5.1% |
| High School Graduate | 462 | 41.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 3.04% |
| Some College | 180 | 16.1% |
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 | 1,067 | 986 | 232 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 27 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 9 | 9 |
| Black | 12 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,114 | $40,694 | $46,591 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,250 | $0 | $87,647 |
| High School Graduate | $49,688 | $59,327 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,313 | $52,083 | $37,778 |
| Some College | $41,842 | $52,361 | $33,646 |
$44,313
Average Earnings
$52,083
Average Male
$37,778
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.45% of Pocahontas residents speak only English, while 0.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,413 | 119 | 8.42% |
8.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.78%
Male Poverty Rate
8.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pocahontas is White, with 8.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pocahontas is White, with 8.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.34% |
| Some College | 10.06% |
| High School | 5.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.39% |
| Female Employed | 6.65% |
| Male Employed | 6.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,000 | $98,710 |
| Households | $56,298 | $73,698 |
| Married Families | $97,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,880 | $48,054 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
123
Number of Veterans
118
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 59 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 9.52% |
| Other Race | 11 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
78.78%
Born in Pocahontas
99.41%
Native Born
0.59%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.46%
Naturalized
99.41% of Pocahontas residents were born in the United States, with 78.78% having been born in Iowa. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,789 | -9 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 1,798 | -9 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 1,807 | -8 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 1,815 | -9 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 1,824 | -9 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 1,833 | -9 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 1,842 | -26 | -1.39% |
| 2022 | 1,868 | 6 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 1,862 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 1,868 | 232 | 14.18% |
| 2019 | 1,636 | -22 | -1.33% |
| 2018 | 1,658 | -31 | -1.84% |
| 2017 | 1,689 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 1,692 | -35 | -2.03% |
| 2015 | 1,727 | -30 | -1.71% |
| 2014 | 1,757 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 1,751 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 1,754 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 1,760 | -29 | -1.62% |
| 2010 | 1,789 | 0 | 0% |