Pocahontas County, Iowa

Total Population: 7,040

County Seat: Pocahontas

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Median Home Value

$93,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$63,423

Across all households

Median Age

43.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.0%
Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Two or More Races2.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%

Under 18 Years

23.0%

65 Years and Over

23.4%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.7%

No Health Insurance

7.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$63,423

Mean Household Income

$80,616

Per Capita Income

$35,956

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

83.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$93,300

Median Rent

$743/mo

Total Housing Units

3,658

Owner-Occupied

78.6%

Renter-Occupied

21.4%

Vacancy Rate

15.7%

Married Couple Households

47.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

20.3%

Average Household Size

2.24

Broadband Internet Access

85.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19151.