Pocahontas County, WV — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
7,855
Male
4,139
52.7%
Female
3,716
47.3%
Median Age
49.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
0.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher12.1%
High School or Higher49.3%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
9.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
12.3%
Married
39.8%
Pocahontas County, WV has a population of 7,855 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 49.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 94.5% of the population. 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.6% of residents are foreign-born.