Pocahontas County, Iowa

Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County
U.S. county
	County Courthouse
	Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
	Iowa's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 42°44′04″N 94°40′39″W / 42.734444444444°N 94.6775°W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
Founded	1851
Named for	Pocahontas
Seat	Pocahontas
Largest city	Pocahontas
Area
• Total	579 sq mi (1,500 km2)
• Land	577 sq mi (1,490 km2)
• Water	1.4 sq mi (4 km2) 0.2%
Population (2020)
• Total	7,078
• Density	12/sq mi (4.7/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	4th
Website	www.pocahontas-county.com

Pocahontas County is a county located in Iowa, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 7,078, making it the state's ninth-least populous county.^[1] The county seat is Pocahontas.^[2] The county was formed in 1851.^[3]

This county was named after the Native American princess from Jamestown, Virginia. A colossal statue of her stands in the city.^[3]

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 579 square miles (1,500 km²), of which 577 square miles (1,490 km²) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²) (0.2%) is water.^[4]

Major highways[]

Adjacent counties[]

Palo Alto County (north)
Humboldt County (east)
Webster County (southeast)
Calhoun County (south)
Buena Vista County (west)

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1860	103	—
1870	1,446	1,303.9%
1880	3,713	156.8%
1890	9,553	157.3%
1900	15,339	60.6%
1910	14,808	−3.5%
1920	15,602	5.4%
1930	15,687	0.5%
1940	16,266	3.7%
1950	15,496	−4.7%
1960	14,234	−8.1%
1970	12,729	−10.6%
1980	11,369	−10.7%
1990	9,525	−16.2%
2000	8,662	−9.1%
2010	7,310	−15.6%
2020	7,078	−3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census^[5] 1790-1960^[6] 1900-1990^[7] 1990-2000^[8] 2010-2018^[9]

Population of Pocahontas County from US census data

2020 census[]

The 2020 census recorded a population of 7,078 in the county, with a population density of 12.2213/sq mi (4.7187/km²). 95.79% of the population reported being of one race. 86.25% were non-Hispanic White, 0.93% were Black, 5.00% were Hispanic, 0.30% were Native American, 0.41% were Asian, 0.32% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 6.78% were some other race or more than one race. There were 3,666 housing units, of which 3,090 were occupied.^[1]

2010 census[]

The 2010 census recorded a population of 7,310 in the county, with a population density of 12.654/sq mi (4.886/km²). There were 3,794 housing units, of which 3,233 were occupied.^[10]

2000 census[]

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Pocahontas County

As of the census^[11] of 2000, there were 8,662 people, 3,617 households, and 2,430 families residing in the county. The population density was 15 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 3,988 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.49% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. 0.89% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,617 households, out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% were married couples living together, 5.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.80% were non-families. 30.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.40% under the age of 18, 5.30% from 18 to 24, 23.40% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 21.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,362, and the median income for a family was $40,568. Males had a median income of $27,929 versus $20,515 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,006. About 6.60% of families and 9.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.30% of those under age 18 and 6.50% of those age 65 or over.

Communities[]

Cities[]

Unincorporated communities[]

Ware

Townships[]

Population ranking[]

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Pocahontas County.^[1]

† county seat

Rank	City/Town/etc.	Municipal type	Population (2020 Census)
1	† Pocahontas	City	1,867
2	Laurens	City	1,264
3	Fonda	City	636
4	Rolfe	City	509
5	Gilmore City (partially in Humboldt County)	City	217 (487 total)
6	Palmer	City	138
7	Havelock	City	130
8	Varina	City	68
9	Plover	City	50

Politics[]

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Presidential Elections Results

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b History Archived 2010-10-21 at the Wayback Machine, Pocahontas County Economic Development.
^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 29, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved June 1, 2011.^{[dead link]}
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-04-27.

External links[]

Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission
"Pocahontas. II. A N. W. county of Iowa" . The American Cyclopædia. 1879.
The Pioneer History of Pocahontas County, Iowa (1902), a county history by Robert E. Flickinger

Coordinates: 42°44′04″N 94°40′39″W / 42.73444°N 94.67750°W / 42.73444; -94.67750

[cen2020-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 August 2021.

[GR6-2] "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

[history-3] Jump up to: ^a ^b History Archived 2010-10-21 at the Wayback Machine, Pocahontas County Economic Development.

[GR1-4] "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.

[5] "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[6] "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[7] "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[8] "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[QF-9] "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 29, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[USCB-10] "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved June 1, 2011.^{[dead link]}

[GR2-11] "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

[12] Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-04-27.

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Year	Republican	Democratic	Third Parties
2016	69.9% 2,702	24.9% 963	5.2% 200
2012	59.4% 2,396	37.8% 1,523	2.8% 113
2008	53.3% 2,138	44.9% 1,800	1.8% 74
2004	56.6% 2,441	42.2% 1,822	1.2% 50
2000	54.1% 2,242	41.9% 1,736	3.9% 163
1996	40.5% 1,707	47.0% 1,981	12.5% 527
1992	37.3% 1,743	41.1% 1,919	21.6% 1,007
1988	40.2% 1,871	58.5% 2,722	1.3% 59
1984	50.6% 2,627	47.8% 2,481	1.5% 80
1980	56.2% 3,194	34.5% 1,959	9.4% 533
1976	45.9% 2,700	51.9% 3,055	2.3% 134
1972	57.2% 3,138	40.8% 2,241	2.0% 108
1968	52.6% 2,940	42.3% 2,364	5.2% 290
1964	34.2% 2,079	65.7% 3,988	0.1% 5
1960	50.2% 3,445	49.7% 3,408	0.1% 6
1956	52.9% 3,606	47.0% 3,201	0.2% 11
1952	61.7% 4,472	34.7% 2,517	3.5% 256
1948	39.6% 2,397	57.8% 3,500	2.6% 154
1944	41.9% 2,600	57.7% 3,577	0.4% 22
1940	41.9% 2,985	57.8% 4,118	0.3% 18
1936	33.4% 2,277	63.9% 4,357	2.7% 185
1932	28.5% 1,800	67.2% 4,245	4.4% 276
1928	53.8% 3,322	45.7% 2,824	0.6% 34
1924	39.7% 2,537	12.8% 819	47.6% 3,042
1920	70.1% 4,046	28.4% 1,639	1.5% 89
1916	51.3% 1,808	47.0% 1,658	1.7% 59
1912	23.0% 760	35.5% 1,176	41.5% 1,375
1908	57.4% 1,857	40.7% 1,315	1.9% 62
1904	66.1% 2,175	29.7% 976	4.3% 140
1900	61.8% 2,176	36.6% 1,287	1.6% 56
1896	56.8% 1,866	41.9% 1,377	1.3% 41

show v t Municipalities and communities of Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States
County seat: Pocahontas
Cities	Fonda Gilmore City‡ Havelock Laurens Palmer Plover Pocahontas Rolfe Varina
Townships	Bellville Cedar Center Colfax Cummins Des Moines Dover Garfield Grant Lake Lincoln Lizard Marshall Powhatan Sherman Swan Lake
Unincorporated community	Ware
Ghost town	Lizard Rubens
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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