Pocahontas County


Pocahontas County, West Virginia

900C 10th Ave
Marlinton, WV 24954
Phone: (304) 799-4549
Fax: (304) 799-6947
www.pocahontascountywv.com

On central eastern border of WV; organized Dec 21, 1821 from Pendleton, Randolph, and Greenbrier counties (WV) and Bath County (in VA). Name Origin: For Indian princess Pocahontas (1595?-1617), daughter of Chief Powhatan (1550?-1618), whom she convinced to spare the life of VA colonist John Smith (c.1580-1631)

Area (sq mi):: 941.85 (land 940.29; water 1.56) Population per square mile: 9.40
Population 2005: 8,851 State rank: 48 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.10%; 1990-2000 1.40% Population 2000: 9,131 (White 98.00%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 41.90
Income 2000: per capita $14,384; median household $26,401; Population below poverty level: 17.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,144-$22,808
Unemployment (2004): 6.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.20% Median travel time to work: 31.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 16.30%
Cities with population over 10,000: None
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Pocahontas County, Iowa

99 Court Sq County Courthouse
Pocahontas, IA 50574
Phone: (712) 335-4208
Fax: (712) 335-5045

In north-central IA, northwest of Fort Dodge; established Jan 15, 1851 from Humboldt and Greene counties. Name Origin: For Pocahontas (Matoaka c. 1595-1617), daughter of chief Powhatan, who prevented the execution of Capt. John Smith (c. 1580-1631)

Area (sq mi):: 579.13 (land 577.70; water 1.42) Population per square mile: 13.70
Population 2005: 7,930 State rank: 87 Population change: 2000-20005 -8.50%; 1990-2000 -9.10% Population 2000: 8,662 (White 98.00%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 42.50
Income 2000: per capita $17,006; median household $33,362; Population below poverty level: 9.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,172-$23,790
Unemployment (2004): 5.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.80% Median travel time to work: 18.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 27.60%
Cities with population over 10,000: None
See other counties in Iowa.