Pocahontas, AR Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Pocahontas?
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There are 7,384 residents in Pocahontas, with a median age of 36.5. Of this, 48.44% are males and 51.56% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.46% of the resident pool in Pocahontas, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.69%. Additionally, 4.85% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,587 people in Pocahontas currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 5,587 people in Pocahontas currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 7,384 | 1.6% |
| Male Population | 3,577 | 4.3% |
| Female Population | 3,807 | -0.9% |
Male population 48.44%
Female population 51.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36.5 | -0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 6,975 | 0.7% |
| Citizen not US Born | 51 | 21.4% |
| Not Citizen | 358 | 18.5% |
Citizen US Born 94.46%
Citizen not US Born 0.69%
Not Citizen 4.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 22 | 4.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 946 | -16.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 489 | -16.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 193 | -15.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,587 | 8.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.3%
Moved from Same County 13.07%
Moved from Same State 6.76%
Moved from Different State 2.67%
Same House as Last Year 77.2%
What are the employment statistics in Pocahontas?
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White-collar workers make up 64.35% of the working population in Pocahontas, while blue-collar employees account for 35.65%. There are also 247 entrepreneurs in Pocahontas (8.88% of the workforce); 2,063 workers employed in private companies (74.21%); and 393 people working in governmental institutions (14.14%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,789 | 9.6% |
| Blue Collar | 991 | 7.1% |
White Collar 64.35%
Blue Collar 35.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 247 | 3.8% |
| Private Companies | 2,063 | 9.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 393 | 2.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 77 | 37.5% |
Self Employees 8.88%
Private Companies 74.21%
Governmental Workers 14.14%
Not for Profit Companies 2.77%
How many households are there in Pocahontas?
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There are a total of 2,981 households in Pocahontas, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 52.06% of these Pocahontas households, while non-family units account for the remaining 47.94%. Additionally, 29.32% of households have children and 70.68% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 2,981 | 2.6% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.2% |
| Family Households | 1,552 | 2.0% |
| Non-family Households | 1,429 | 3.2% |
Family Households 52.06%
Non-family Households 47.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 874 | 1.4% |
| Households without Children | 2,107 | 3.1% |
Households with Children 29.32%
Households without Children 70.68%
What are the median and average incomes in Pocahontas?
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The average annual household income in Pocahontas is $55,464, while the median household income sits at $38,912 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $45,841, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $51,011. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $50,278 and $25,912, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $55,464 | -0.3% |
| Median Household Income | $38,912 | 9.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,438 | -6.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 5,565 | 3.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Pocahontas?
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There are 3,337 housing units in Pocahontas, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 2,981 occupied housing units in Pocahontas, 60.78% are owner-occupied, while 39.22% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 41.83% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $99,000. In general, housing costs reach $543 per month in Pocahontas.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 41.83% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $99,000. In general, housing costs reach $543 per month in Pocahontas.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,337 | 2.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 175 | -35.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 121 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 221 | 42.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 642 | 23.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,018 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 516 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 308 | -23.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 210 | -12.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 126 | 7.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,981 | 2.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,812 | 4.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,169 | -0.5% |
Owner Occupied 60.78%
Renter Occupied 39.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 758 | 12.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,054 | -0.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $99,000 | 18.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $100,000 | 2.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $543 | 1.1% |
With Mortgage 41.83%
Without Mortgage 58.17%
What is the level of education in Pocahontas?
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Approximately 50.12% of the population in Pocahontas holds a high school degree (that's 2,771 residents), while 19.44% have attained a college certificate (1,443 locals) and 8.63% have a bachelor's degree (477 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 303 | -9.8% |
| Some High School | 2,771 | 7.4% |
| Some College | 1,443 | -1.7% |
| Associate Degree | 589 | 15.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 477 | 3.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 314 | 2.3% |
No High School 5.48%
Some High School 50.12%
Some College 19.44%
Associate Degree 10.65%
Bachelor's Degree 8.63%
Graduate Degree 5.68%
What is the marital status of Pocahontas residents?
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A total of 1,305 people in Pocahontas have never been married (which represents 22.76% of the total population), while 2,908 of them are wedded (50.72%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 131 (2.29%) and 813 (14.18%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,305 | 1.7% |
| Married | 2,908 | 5.2% |
| Separated | 131 | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 707 | -3.9% |
| Divorced | 813 | -5.2% |
Never Married 22.76%
Married 50.72%
Separated 2.29%
Widowed 12.33%
Divorced 14.18%
What are the most common means of transportation in Pocahontas?
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The top three means of transportation people in Pocahontas use to get to work are: car, walking and motorcycle. A total of 2,566 residents commute by car, 9 prefer going to work by walking and 5 by motorcycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,566 | 8.4% |
| Motorcycle | 5 | N/A |
| Walk | 9 | -50.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Pocahontas by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.