Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Pocahontas, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

843

Median Agei

40.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.5%746

American Indian/Alaska Native

7.1%60

Two or More

3.7%31

Other

0.5%4

Hispanic/Latino

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%34

High School Diploma

40%215

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%25

Some College (1+ yr)

9.9%53

Associate's Degree

10.6%57

Bachelor's Degree

8.6%46

Master's Degree

3.3%18

Professional Degree

0.7%4

HS or Higher

84%

BA or Higher

12.6%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$96,200

Median Renti

$759

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.4%216

Renter-Occupied

31.6%100

Total Units

328

Homeownership

68.4%

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,971

Mean Household Incomei

$79,853

Per Capita Incomei

$29,990

Poverty Ratei

9.8%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

426

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%9

$10K–$15K

0.6%2

$15K–$20K

10.4%33

$20K–$25K

6.3%20

$25K–$30K

0.9%3

$30K–$35K

3.5%11

$35K–$40K

8.9%28

$40K–$45K

3.8%12

$45K–$50K

9.2%29

$50K–$60K

7%22

$60K–$75K

9.2%29

$75K–$100K

11.4%36

$100K–$125K

15.2%48

$125K–$150K

1.9%6

$150K–$200K

5.4%17

$200K+

3.5%11

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$372/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing13 homes91% occupied$372/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,971/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

75%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

17%

Who Receives This Housing

83% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

44(7% of civilian adults)