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). Pop per sq mi: 9.40.
Pop 2005: 8,851. State rank: 48. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.10%; 1990-2000 1.40%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 17.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,144-$22,808.
Unemployment 2004: 6.10%. Change from 2000: -1.20%. Median travel time to work: 31.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 16.30%.
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). Pop per sq mi: 9.40.
Pop 2005: 8,851. State rank: 48. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.10%; 1990-2000 1.40%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 17.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,144-$22,808.
Unemployment 2004: 6.10%. 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.
See other counties in West Virginia.
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). Pop per sq mi: 13.70.
Pop 2005: 7,930. State rank: 87. Pop change: 2000-20005 -8.50%; 1990-2000 -9.10%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 9.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,172-$23,790.
Unemployment 2004: 5.60%. Change from 2000: 1.80%. Median travel time to work: 18.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 27.60%.
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). Pop per sq mi: 13.70.
Pop 2005: 7,930. State rank: 87. Pop change: 2000-20005 -8.50%; 1990-2000 -9.10%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 9.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,172-$23,790.
Unemployment 2004: 5.60%. 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.
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