Pocahontas, IA
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1,614
TOTAL POPULATION
737
MALE POPULATION
877
FEMALE POPULATION
84.04
MALES / 100 FEMALES
119.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
51.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,120
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,625
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,037
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
856
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
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Race in Pocahontas
The most populous races in Pocahontas are White / Caucasian (1,530 | 94.8%), Asian (37 | 2.3%), and Two or more Races (35 | 2.2%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 37 | 2.3% |
| Black / African American | 4 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 0.6% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 1,530 | 94.8% |
| Two or more Races | 35 | 2.2% |
| Some other Race | 8 | 0.5% |
| Total | 1,614 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Pocahontas
The most populous ancestries reported in Pocahontas are German (604 | 37.4%), Swedish (144 | 8.9%), English (125 | 7.7%), Irish (115 | 7.1%), and Norwegian (112 | 6.9%), together accounting for 68.1% of all Pocahontas residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 41 | 2.5% |
| Basque | 3 | 0.2% |
| British | 8 | 0.5% |
| Czech | 50 | 3.1% |
| Czechoslovakian | 5 | 0.3% |
| Danish | 28 | 1.7% |
| Dutch | 17 | 1.1% |
| English | 125 | 7.7% |
| European | 42 | 2.6% |
| French | 56 | 3.5% |
| French Canadian | 38 | 2.4% |
| German | 604 | 37.4% |
| Hungarian | 5 | 0.3% |
| Indian (Asian) | 37 | 2.3% |
| Irish | 115 | 7.1% |
| Mexican | 9 | 0.6% |
| Northern European | 23 | 1.4% |
| Norwegian | 112 | 6.9% |
| Polish | 29 | 1.8% |
| Portuguese | 7 | 0.4% |
| Scottish | 48 | 3.0% |
| Swedish | 144 | 8.9% |
| Welsh | 3 | 0.2% | View All 23 Rows |
Immigrants in Pocahontas
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pocahontas came from Asia (37 | 2.3%), Eastern Asia (37 | 2.3%), Korea (37 | 2.3%), England (2 | 0.1%), and Europe (2 | 0.1%), together accounting for 7.1% of all Pocahontas residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 37 | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 37 | 2.3% |
| England | 2 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 2 | 0.1% |
| Korea | 37 | 2.3% |
| Northern Europe | 2 | 0.1% | View All 6 Rows |
Sex and Age in Pocahontas
Sex and Age in Pocahontas
The most populous age groups in Pocahontas are 55 to 59 Years (81 | 11.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (111 | 12.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 27 (3.7%) | 42 (4.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 58 (7.9%) | 42 (4.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 41 (5.6%) | 50 (5.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 41 (5.6%) | 69 (7.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 28 (3.8%) | 28 (3.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 58 (7.9%) | 45 (5.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 49 (6.7%) | 47 (5.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 12 (1.6%) | 30 (3.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 15 (2.0%) | 17 (1.9%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 52 (7.1%) | 25 (2.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 22 (3.0%) | 33 (3.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 81 (11.0%) | 106 (12.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 69 (9.4%) | 111 (12.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 30 (4.1%) | 62 (7.1%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 53 (7.2%) | 34 (3.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 53 (7.2%) | 74 (8.4%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 30 (4.1%) | 43 (4.9%) |
| 85 Years and over | 18 (2.4%) | 19 (2.2%) |
| Total | 737 (100.0%) | 877 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Pocahontas
Median Family Size in Pocahontas
The median family size in Pocahontas is 2.89 persons per family, with single male/father families (5 | 1.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.6 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (322 | 86.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.85 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 322 (86.1%) | 2.85 |
| Single Male/Father | 5 (1.3%) | 3.60 |
| Single Female/Mother | 47 (12.6%) | 3.06 |
| Total Families | 374 (100.0%) | 2.89 |
Median Household Size in Pocahontas
The median household size in Pocahontas is 2.10 persons per household, with single male/father households (5 | 0.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.6 persons per household. non-family households (370 | 49.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 322 (43.3%) | 2.88 |
| Single Male/Father | 5 (0.7%) | 3.60 |
| Single Female/Mother | 47 (6.3%) | 3.47 |
| Non-family | 370 (49.7%) | 1.23 |
| Total Households | 744 (100.0%) | 2.10 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pocahontas
Out of a total of 744 households in Pocahontas, 374 (50.3%) are family households, while 370 (49.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 221, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 315.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 315 (42.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 221 (29.7%) | 52 (7.0%) |
| 3-Person Households | 52 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 68 (9.1%) | 3 (0.4%) |
| 5-Person Households | 30 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 3 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 374 (50.3%) | 370 (49.7%) |
Female Fertility in Pocahontas
Fertility by Age in Pocahontas
Average fertility rate in Pocahontas is 108.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 208.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 86.2% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 25 (86.2%) | 208.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 4 (13.8%) | 51.0 |
| Total | 29 (100.0%) | 108.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pocahontas
86.2% of women with births (29) in Pocahontas are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Total | 25 (86.2%) | 4 (13.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Pocahontas
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 12 (41.4%) | 120.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17 (58.6%) | 283.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 29 (100.0%) | 108.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pocahontas
13.8% of women with births in Pocahontas are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 23.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13 (76.5%) | 4 (23.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 25 (86.2%) | 4 (13.8%) |
Income in Pocahontas
Income Overview in Pocahontas
Per Capita Income in Pocahontas is $34,120, while median incomes of families and households are $90,625 and $61,037 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 1,614 | $34,120 |
| Median Family Income | 374 | $90,625 |
| Mean Family Income | 374 | $95,879 |
| Median Household Income | 744 | $61,037 |
| Mean Household Income | 744 | $70,962 |
| Income Deficit | 374 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,614 | 29.66% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,614 | 70.34¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 1,614 | 0.40 |
Earnings by Sex in Pocahontas
Average Earnings in Pocahontas are $34,930, $45,139 for men and $31,750 for women, a difference of 29.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 445 (48.8%) | $45,139 |
| Female | 467 (51.2%) | $31,750 |
| Total | 912 (100.0%) | $34,930 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pocahontas
The most common earnings brackets in Pocahontas are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (89 | 20.0%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (63 | 13.5%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 24 (5.4%) | 27 (5.8%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 14 (3.2%) | 36 (7.7%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 6 (1.3%) | 22 (4.7%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 10 (2.2%) | 7 (1.5%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 24 (5.4%) | 11 (2.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 5 (1.1%) | 16 (3.4%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 6 (1.3%) | 7 (1.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 9 (2.0%) | 32 (6.9%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 17 (3.8%) | 15 (3.2%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 7 (1.6%) | 11 (2.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 15 (3.4%) | 39 (8.4%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 35 (7.9%) | 63 (13.5%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 16 (3.6%) | 35 (7.5%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 34 (7.6%) | 12 (2.6%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 22 (4.9%) | 42 (9.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 6 (1.3%) | 8 (1.7%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 65 (14.6%) | 6 (1.3%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 32 (7.2%) | 19 (4.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 89 (20.0%) | 51 (10.9%) |
| $100,000+ | 9 (2.0%) | 8 (1.7%) |
| Total | 445 (100.0%) | 467 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pocahontas
Average earnings in Pocahontas are $49,808 for men and $33,255 for women, a difference of 33.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,917, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $30,104. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $82,589, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $27,273.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $56,250 | $33,682 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $60,231 | $27,273 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,104 | $45,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,917 | $82,589 |
| Total | $49,808 | $33,255 |
Family Income in Pocahontas
Family Income Brackets in Pocahontas
According to the Pocahontas family income data, there are 104 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.8% of all families.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15 | 4.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 22 | 5.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 30 | 8.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 104 | 27.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 46 | 12.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 100 | 26.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 46 | 12.3% |
| $200,000+ | 11 | 2.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pocahontas
4-person families (68 | 18.2%) account for the highest median family income in Pocahontas with $112,750 per family, while 2-person families (225 | 60.2%) have the highest median income of $35,547 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 225 (60.2%) | $71,094 |
| 3-Person Families | 59 (15.8%) | $96,250 |
| 4-Person Families | 68 (18.2%) | $112,750 |
| 5-Person Families | 19 (5.1%) | $81,563 |
| 6-Person Families | 3 (0.8%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 374 (100.0%) | $90,625 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Pocahontas
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 83 (22.2%) | $42,212 |
| 1 Earner | 69 (18.4%) | $70,208 |
| 2 Earners | 198 (52.9%) | $106,607 |
| 3+ Earners | 24 (6.4%) | $0 |
| Total | 374 (100.0%) | $90,625 |
Household Income in Pocahontas
Household Income Brackets in Pocahontas
With 183 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Pocahontas, accounting for 24.6% of all households. In contrast, only 16 households (2.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 36 | 4.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 27 | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 82 | 11.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 50 | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 119 | 16.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 183 | 24.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 72 | 9.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 113 | 15.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 46 | 6.2% |
| $200,000+ | 16 | 2.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Pocahontas
The median household income in Pocahontas is $61,037, with the highest median household income of $71,250 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 146 households (19.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,615, with 285 households (38.3%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 48 (6.5%) | $56,250 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 146 (19.6%) | $71,250 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 265 (35.6%) | $66,359 |
| 65+ Years | 285 (38.3%) | $41,615 |
| Total | 744 (100.0%) | $61,037 |
Poverty in Pocahontas
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pocahontas
With 5.7% poverty level for males and 6.7% for females among the residents of Pocahontas, 12 to 14 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (45.5%) and 13 females (14.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 5 (45.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (11.5%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 12 (26.1%) | 5 (7.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (8.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4 (5.8%) | 5 (8.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 18 (12.0%) | 11 (5.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1 (1.2%) | 13 (14.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (9.8%) |
| Total | 40 (5.7%) | 57 (6.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pocahontas
According to the poverty statistics in Pocahontas, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 27 (100.0%) | 42 (100.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 84 (100.0%) | 31 (100.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 6 (54.5%) | 50 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 20 (100.0%) | 23 (88.5%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 34 (73.9%) | 59 (92.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 98 (100.0%) | 84 (91.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 27 (100.0%) | 46 (100.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 65 (94.2%) | 52 (91.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 132 (88.0%) | 205 (94.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 82 (98.8%) | 76 (85.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 91 (100.0%) | 111 (90.2%) |
| Total | 666 (94.3%) | 793 (93.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pocahontas
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pocahontas show that 1.2% or 4 of the total 322 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.3%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 225 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 71 (94.7%) | 4 (5.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 318 (98.8%) | 4 (1.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pocahontas
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pocahontas
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 4 (5.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Pocahontas
Employment by Class of Employer in Pocahontas
Among the 802 employed individuals in Pocahontas, private company employees (458 | 57.1%), local government employees (127 | 15.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (68 | 8.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 458 | 57.1% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 38 | 4.7% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 68 | 8.5% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 45 | 5.6% |
| Local Government Employees | 127 | 15.8% |
| State Government Employees | 28 | 3.5% |
| Federal Government Employees | 33 | 4.1% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 5 | 0.6% |
| Total | 802 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Pocahontas
According to the labor force statistics for Pocahontas, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,348), 63.5% or 856 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 46 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 98.1% or 101 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.9% or 11 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 65 (62.5%) | 11 (16.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 48 (85.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 101 (98.1%) | 8 (8.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 89 (92.7%) | 13 (14.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 69 (93.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 126 (95.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 146 (78.1%) | 14 (9.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 127 (70.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 40 (22.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 45 (19.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 856 (63.5%) | 46 (5.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pocahontas
According to labor force statistics for Pocahontas, 85.2% of individuals (658) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (772) are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 35 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.5% or 162 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 23.5% or 8 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 34 (81.0%) | 10 (23.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 216 (81.5%) | 15 (5.6%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 246 (87.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 162 (88.5%) | 17 (9.3%) |
| Total | 658 (85.2%) | 41 (5.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Pocahontas
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pocahontas are Community & Social Service (118 | 14.6%), Education Instruction & Library (61 | 7.6%), Management (56 | 6.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (40 | 5.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (39 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pocahontas, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Management (69.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 39 (69.6%) | 17 (30.4%) |
| Business & Financial | 12 (52.2%) | 11 (47.8%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 3 (25.0%) | 9 (75.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 21 (17.8%) | 97 (82.2%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 6 (54.5%) | 5 (45.5%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 8 (13.1%) | 53 (86.9%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 39 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 5 (12.5%) | 35 (87.5%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 80 (32.1%) | 169 (67.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 373 (46.2%) | 434 (53.8%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Pocahontas are Cleaning & Maintenance (55 | 6.8%), Healthcare Support (47 | 5.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (26 | 3.2%), Security & Protection (12 | 1.5%), and Law Enforcement (12 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Pocahontas, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (76.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (76.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 6 (23.1%) | 20 (76.9%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 42 (76.4%) | 13 (23.6%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 60 (41.7%) | 84 (58.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 373 (46.2%) | 434 (53.8%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pocahontas are Sales & Related (85 | 10.5%), and Office & Administration (73 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 24 (28.2%) | 61 (71.8%) |
| Office & Administration | 7 (9.6%) | 66 (90.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 31 (19.6%) | 127 (80.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 373 (46.2%) | 434 (53.8%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pocahontas are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (48 | 5.9%), Construction & Extraction (14 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (6 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 48 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 68 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 373 (46.2%) | 434 (53.8%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pocahontas are Production (91 | 11.3%), Transportation (83 | 10.3%), and Material Moving (14 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 54 (59.3%) | 37 (40.7%) |
| Transportation | 71 (85.5%) | 12 (14.5%) |
| Material Moving | 9 (64.3%) | 5 (35.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 134 (71.3%) | 54 (28.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 373 (46.2%) | 434 (53.8%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Pocahontas
Employment Industries in Pocahontas
The major employment industries in Pocahontas include Manufacturing (139 | 17.2%), Retail Trade (135 | 16.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (110 | 13.6%), Educational Services (87 | 10.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (58 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pocahontas
The Pocahontas industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Utilities (83.9%), and Transportation & Warehousing (81.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 36 (62.1%) | 22 (37.9%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 17 (73.9%) | 6 (26.1%) |
| Manufacturing | 87 (62.6%) | 52 (37.4%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 50 (37.0%) | 85 (63.0%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 43 (81.1%) | 10 (18.9%) |
| Utilities | 26 (83.9%) | 5 (16.1%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 9 (69.2%) | 4 (30.8%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (100.0%) |
| Educational Services | 29 (33.3%) | 58 (66.7%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 18 (16.4%) | 92 (83.6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 6 (20.7%) | 23 (79.3%) |
| Public Administration | 27 (47.4%) | 30 (52.6%) |
| Total | 373 (46.2%) | 434 (53.8%) |
Education in Pocahontas
School Enrollment in Pocahontas
The most common levels of schooling among the 349 students in Pocahontas are high school (121 | 34.7%), elementary school (69 | 19.8%), and middle school (59 | 16.9%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 13 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 9.5% |
| Elementary School | 69 | 19.8% |
| Middle School | 59 | 16.9% |
| High School | 121 | 34.7% |
| College / Undergraduate | 32 | 9.2% |
| Graduate / Professional | 22 | 6.3% |
| Total | 349 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pocahontas
Out of a total of 349 students who are enrolled in schools in Pocahontas, 67 (19.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 282 (80.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 18 (58.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 59 (59.0%) | 41 (41.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 84 (92.3%) | 7 (7.7%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 52 (98.1%) | 1 (1.9%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 57 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 13 (41.9%) | 18 (58.1%) |
| Total | 282 (80.8%) | 67 (19.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pocahontas
Education (73 | 30.2%), business (41 | 16.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (32 | 13.2%), arts & humanities (28 | 11.6%), and science & technology (16 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 242 individuals in Pocahontas who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 9 | 3.7% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 32 | 13.2% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Psychology | 13 | 5.4% |
| Social Sciences | 13 | 5.4% |
| Engineering | 6 | 2.5% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 16 | 6.6% |
| Business | 41 | 16.9% |
| Education | 73 | 30.2% |
| Literature & Languages | 6 | 2.5% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 5 | 2.1% |
| Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 28 | 11.6% |
| Total | 242 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Pocahontas
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pocahontas
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pocahontas are males with 3 vehicles (129, accounting for 34.7%) and females with 3 vehicles (180, making up 30.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 6 (1.6%) | 5 (1.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 30 (8.1%) | 86 (20.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 122 (32.8%) | 104 (24.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 129 (34.7%) | 180 (41.9%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 62 (16.7%) | 44 (10.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 23 (6.2%) | 11 (2.6%) |
| Total | 372 (100.0%) | 430 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Pocahontas
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pocahontas are 5 to 9 minutes (339 commuters, 43.0%), less than 5 minutes (129 commuters, 16.4%), and 10 to 14 minutes (79 commuters, 10.0%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 129 | 16.4% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 339 | 43.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 79 | 10.0% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 78 | 9.9% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 27 | 3.4% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 26 | 3.3% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 41 | 5.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 16 | 2.0% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 21 | 2.7% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 18 | 2.3% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 14 | 1.8% |
Commute Time by Sex in Pocahontas
The most common commute times in Pocahontas are 5 to 9 minutes (113 commuters, 30.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (226 commuters, 53.9%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 39 (10.6%) | 90 (21.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 113 (30.6%) | 226 (53.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 43 (11.7%) | 36 (8.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 62 (16.8%) | 16 (3.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 27 (7.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 26 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 25 (6.8%) | 16 (3.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 16 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 12 (3.3%) | 9 (2.1%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 3 (0.8%) | 15 (3.6%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 3 (0.8%) | 11 (2.6%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pocahontas
The most frequent times of departure to work in Pocahontas are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (59, 16.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (136, 32.5%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 36 (9.8%) | 9 (2.1%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 35 (9.5%) | 37 (8.8%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 55 (14.9%) | 5 (1.2%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 49 (13.3%) | 13 (3.1%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 59 (16.0%) | 13 (3.1%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 28 (7.6%) | 105 (25.1%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 40 (10.8%) | 136 (32.5%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 17 (4.6%) | 23 (5.5%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 6 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (3.3%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 2 (0.5%) | 11 (2.6%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 13 (3.5%) | 34 (8.1%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 29 (7.9%) | 19 (4.5%) |
| Total | 369 (100.0%) | 419 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Pocahontas
Occupancy by Ownership in Pocahontas
Of the total 744 dwellings in Pocahontas, owner-occupied units account for 574 (77.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 170 (22.9%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 574 | 77.1% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 170 | 22.9% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 744 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Pocahontas
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 315 | 42.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 273 | 36.7% |
| 3-Person Household | 52 | 7.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 104 | 14.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 744 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pocahontas
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 219 (69.5%) | 96 (30.5%) |
| 2-Person Household | 216 (79.1%) | 57 (20.9%) |
| 3-Person Household | 40 (76.9%) | 12 (23.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 99 (95.2%) | 5 (4.8%) |
| Total Housing Units | 574 (77.1%) | 170 (22.9%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pocahontas
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 32 (53.3%) | 28 (46.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 218 (80.1%) | 54 (19.9%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 212 (83.5%) | 42 (16.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 112 (70.9%) | 46 (29.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pocahontas
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 142 | 19.1% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 52 | 7.0% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 60 | 8.1% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 205 | 27.6% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 123 | 16.5% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 135 | 18.1% |
| 85 Years and Over | 27 | 3.6% |
| Total | 744 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Pocahontas
Median Income by Occupancy in Pocahontas
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 574 (77.1%) | $65,875 |
| Renter-Occupied | 170 (22.9%) | $43,750 |
| Average | 744 (100.0%) | $61,037 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pocahontas
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 10 (1.7%) | 14 (8.2%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 12 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4 (0.7%) | 23 (13.5%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 33 (5.8%) | 20 (11.8%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 22 (3.8%) | 7 (4.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 43 (7.5%) | 7 (4.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 94 (16.4%) | 25 (14.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 115 (20.0%) | 68 (40.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 72 (12.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 107 (18.6%) | 6 (3.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 62 (10.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 574 (100.0%) | 170 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pocahontas
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 76 (13.2%) | 4 (2.4%) |
| $300 to $499 | 118 (20.6%) | 44 (25.9%) |
| $500 to $799 | 160 (27.9%) | 76 (44.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 45 (7.8%) | 37 (21.8%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 133 (23.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 42 (7.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (2.4%) |
| Total | 574 (100.0%) | 170 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Pocahontas
Housing Structures in Pocahontas
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 668 | 89.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 8 | 1.1% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 31 | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 18 | 2.4% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 12 | 1.6% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 7 | 0.9% |
| Total | 744 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pocahontas
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 567 (84.9%) | 101 (15.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 574 (77.1%) | 170 (22.9%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pocahontas
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 4 (0.7%) | 29 (17.1%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 205 (35.7%) | 120 (70.6%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 178 (31.0%) | 17 (10.0%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 187 (32.6%) | 4 (2.4%) |
| Total | 574 (100.0%) | 170 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pocahontas
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 468 (81.5%) | 119 (70.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 7 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 99 (17.2%) | 51 (30.0%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 574 (100.0%) | 170 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Pocahontas
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 5 (0.9%) | 25 (14.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 178 (31.0%) | 100 (58.8%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 195 (34.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 196 (34.2%) | 45 (26.5%) |
| Total | 574 (100.0%) | 170 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Pocahontas
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pocahontas
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 316 | 258 |
| Median Property Value | $94,200 | $95,600 |
| Median Household Income | $50,000 | $32 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $455 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,399 | $5 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pocahontas
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 54 (17.1%) | 49 (19.0%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 133 (42.1%) | 94 (36.4%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 110 (34.8%) | 110 (42.6%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 5 (1.6%) | 5 (1.9%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 14 (4.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 316 (100.0%) | 258 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pocahontas
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 16 (5.1%) | 2 (0.8%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 29 (9.2%) | 6 (2.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 30 (9.5%) | 30 (11.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 83 (26.3%) | 13 (5.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 54 (17.1%) | 11 (4.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 30 (9.5%) | 61 (23.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 44 (13.9%) | 42 (16.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 30 (9.5%) | 63 (24.4%) |
| Total | 316 (100.0%) | 258 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pocahontas
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 195 (61.7%) | 87,000 (33,720.9%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 50 (15.8%) | 180 (69.8%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 36 (11.4%) | 41 (15.9%) |
| 4.0x or more | 25 (7.9%) | 5 (1.9%) |
| Total | 316 (100.0%) | 258 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pocahontas
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 77 (24.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 85 (26.9%) | 77 (29.8%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 141 (44.6%) | 70 (27.1%) |
| Total | 316 (100.0%) | 258 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Pocahontas
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pocahontas
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 81 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 264 (95.3%) | 13 (4.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 81 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 151 (88.8%) | 19 (11.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 73 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 126 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 333 (91.0%) | 33 (9.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 171 (99.4%) | 1 (0.6%) |
| 75 Years and older | 214 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,494 (95.8%) | 66 (4.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pocahontas
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 81 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 264 (95.3%) | 13 (4.7%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 81 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pocahontas
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 145 (83.8%) | 28 (16.2%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 217 (96.9%) | 7 (3.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 397 (95.7%) | 18 (4.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 224 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 511 (97.5%) | 13 (2.5%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pocahontas
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 48 (59.3%) | 50 (61.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 95 (34.3%) | 194 (70.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 16 (19.8%) | 71 (87.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 27 (15.9%) | 143 (84.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 19 (26.0%) | 62 (84.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4 (3.2%) | 122 (96.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 77 (21.0%) | 293 (80.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 166 (96.5%) | 96 (55.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 214 (100.0%) | 118 (55.1%) |
| Total | 666 (42.7%) | 1,149 (73.7%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pocahontas
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 5 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 4 (2.8%) | 19 (12.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 65 (26.4%) | 15 (4.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9 (10.8%) | 12 (13.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 20 (22.0%) | 28 (22.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pocahontas
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 36 (14.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (3.6%) | 7 (7.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 12 (13.2%) | 4 (3.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (5.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (4.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 4 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (1.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 28 (11.4%) | 11 (3.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 8 (9.6%) | 5 (5.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (8.8%) | 24 (19.5%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 6 (2.4%) | 7 (2.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 8 (9.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 7 (7.7%) | 5 (4.1%) |
Technology Access in Pocahontas
Computing Device Access in Pocahontas
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 554 | 74.5% |
| Smartphone | 553 | 74.3% |
| Tablet | 402 | 54.0% |
| No Computing Device | 69 | 9.3% |
| Total | 744 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Pocahontas
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 20 | 2.7% |
| Broadband Home | 489 | 65.7% |
| Cellular Data Only | 79 | 10.6% |
| Satellite Internet | 93 | 12.5% |
| No Internet | 101 | 13.6% |
| Total | 744 | 100.0% |
Pocahontas Summary
Pocahontas, Iowa is a small city located in Pocahontas County in the northwest corner of the state. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is situated on the Des Moines River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The population of Pocahontas was 2,845 in the 2010 census, making it the smallest city in the state with a population over 2,000.
History
Pocahontas was founded in 1856 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The city was named after the Native American princess, Pocahontas. The settlers were attracted to the area by the abundance of timber and the potential for farming. The first post office was established in 1857 and the first school was built in 1858.
The city was incorporated in 1876 and the first mayor was elected in 1877. The first newspaper, the Pocahontas Times, was established in 1878. The city was a major center for the lumber industry in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The city also had a thriving brick-making industry.
The city was also home to a number of other industries, including a flour mill, a creamery, a canning factory, and a furniture factory. The city was also home to a number of churches, including the First Presbyterian Church, which was established in 1858.
Geography
Pocahontas is located in the northwest corner of Iowa, in Pocahontas County. The city is situated on the Des Moines River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Des Moines and is about a two-hour drive from the state capital.
The city has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 48.2 degrees Fahrenheit and the average annual precipitation is 33.3 inches.
Economy
The economy of Pocahontas is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to a number of farms, including dairy farms, hog farms, and grain farms. The city is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a canning factory, and a flour mill.
The city is also home to a number of retail stores, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a variety of other shops. The city is also home to a number of restaurants, including a pizza parlor, a Mexican restaurant, and a steakhouse.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Pocahontas was 2,845. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917 and the median income for a family was $45,938. The per capita income for the city was $18,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Pocahontas?
Total Population of Pocahontas is 1,614.
What is the Total Male Population of Pocahontas?
Total Male Population of Pocahontas is 737.
What is the Total Female Population of Pocahontas?
Total Female Population of Pocahontas is 877.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pocahontas?
There are 84.04 Males per 100 Females in Pocahontas.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pocahontas?
There are 119.00 Females per 100 Males in Pocahontas.
What is the Median Population Age in Pocahontas?
Median Population Age in Pocahontas is 51.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pocahontas
Average Family Size in Pocahontas is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pocahontas
Average Household Size in Pocahontas is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pocahontas?
Per Capita income in Pocahontas is $34,120.
What is the Median Family Income in Pocahontas?
Median Family Income in Pocahontas is $90,625.
What is the Median Household income in Pocahontas?
Median Household Income in Pocahontas is $61,037.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pocahontas?
Income or Wage Gap in Pocahontas is 29.7%.
Women in Pocahontas earn 70.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pocahontas?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pocahontas is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pocahontas?
There are 856 People in the Labor Forcein in Pocahontas.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pocahontas?
63.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Pocahontas.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pocahontas?
Unemployment Rate in Pocahontas is 5.4%.