Pocahontas County, West Virginia

Total Population: 7,855

County Seat: Marlinton

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.5%
Two or More Races3.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.