Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Total Population: 7,855
County Seat: Marlinton
Median Home Value
$139,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$41,200
Across all households
Median Age
49.8 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
17.2%
65 Years and Over
26.7%
Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.8%
No Health Insurance
5.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
83.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$41,200
Mean Household Income
$55,746
Per Capita Income
$23,387
Unemployment Rate (16+)
10.6%
In Labor Force (19–64)
57.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
21.8%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$139,400
Median Rent
$688/mo
Total Housing Units
6,846
Owner-Occupied
83.1%
Renter-Occupied
16.9%
Vacancy Rate
54.8%
Married Couple Households
43.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
24.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
26.3%
Average Household Size
2.43
Broadband Internet Access
71.3%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54075.