Pocahontas County, Iowa

Pocahontas County, Iowa

County Courthouse
Map of Iowa highlighting Pocahontas County
Location in the U.S. state of Iowa
Map of the United States highlighting Iowa
Iowa's location in the U.S.
Founded 1851
Named for Pocahontas
Seat Pocahontas
Largest city Pocahontas
Area
 • Total 579 sq mi (1,500 km2)
 • Land 577 sq mi (1,494 km2)
 • Water 1.4 sq mi (4 km2), 0.2%
Population
 • (2010) 7,310
 • Density 13/sq mi (5/km²)
Congressional district 4th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.pocahontas-county.com

Pocahontas County is a county located in Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,310.[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

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1860103—
18701,4461,303.9%
18803,713156.8%
18909,553157.3%
190015,33960.6%
191014,808−3.5%
192015,6025.4%
193015,6870.5%
194016,2663.7%
195015,496−4.7%
196014,234−8.1%
197012,729−10.6%
198011,369−10.7%
19909,525−16.2%
20008,662−9.1%
20107,310−15.6%
Est. 20157,008[5]−4.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[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

Townships

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Pocahontas County.[12]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)

1 † Pocahontas City 1,789
2 Laurens City 1,258
3 Fonda City 631
4 Rolfe City 584
5 Gilmore City (partially in Humboldt County) City 504
6 Palmer City 165
7 Havelock City 138
8 Plover City 77
9 Varina City 71

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. 1 2 History, Pocahontas County Economic Development.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
  11. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  12. ↑ http://www.census.gov/2010census/
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