West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,784 (100%) |
| Population Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 12 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $42,119 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,646 |
| Median Home Value | $152,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,834 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,660 (38.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 521 (7.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,653 (53.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,181 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Family Households | 1,871 (58.8%) |
The table below compares Pocahontas County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 49 | 13th |
| Population Density | # 55 | 1st |
| Median Household Income | # 53 | 6th |
| Per Capita Income | # 52 | 7th |
| Diversity Index | # 34 | 41st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
