Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Pocahontas County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Pocahontas County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,719 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,190 inhabitants. Its county seat is Marlinton. The county was created 203 years ago in 1821.
Quick Facts about Pocahontas County
| Population : | 8,190 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Pocahontas County |
| Area : | 2439 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | Pocahontas |
| Altitude : | 2,674 feet / 815 meters |
| Capital : | Marlinton |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1821 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:13:31 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pocahontas County is located at 38°19'54"N 80°0'28"W (38.3318000, -80.0077500). It has 6 neighbors: Bath County, Pendleton County, Randolph County, Highland County, Greenbrier County and Webster County.
Pocahontas County map
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Pocahontas County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pocahontas County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marlinton | 956 | Town in West Virginia |
| Durbin | 297 | Town |
| Hillsboro | 236 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County has 6 neighbours.
- Bath County county in Virginia, United States
- Pendleton County county in West Virginia, United States
- Randolph County county in West Virginia, United States
- Highland County county in Virginia, United States
- Greenbrier County county in West Virginia, United States
- Webster County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pocahontas County decreased by 6.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,719 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,825 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,703 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,680 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,651 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,573 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,528 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,493 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,408 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,247 | -1.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,190 | -0.7% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Pocahontas County , Iowa county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 6,607 people.
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |
