Pocahontas County, Iowa

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]

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
Country United States
State Iowa
Founded1851
Named forPocahontas
SeatPocahontas
Largest cityPocahontas
Area
 • Total579 sq mi (1,500 km2)
 • Land577 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Water1.4 sq mi (4 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total7,310
 • Estimate 
(2018)
6,740
 • Density13/sq mi (4.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.pocahontas-county.com

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
CensusPop.%±
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%
2018 (est.)6,740[5]−7.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2018[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 216 (504 total)
6 Palmer City 165
7 Havelock City 138
8 Plover City 77
9 Varina City 71

Politics
Presidential Elections Results
Presidential Elections Results[13]
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

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 29, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. History Archived 2010-10-21 at the Wayback Machine, Pocahontas County Economic Development.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  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. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  12. https://www.census.gov/2010census/
  13. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-04-27.

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