City · Arkansas
Pocahontas, Arkansas
Pocahontas, city, in Randolph County, Arkansas. Pocahontas had 7,622 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,371 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,538 (±18). GEOID 0556540.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,622
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,371 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,538 ±18
Median household income
$44,216
±$14,997 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$120,000
±$27,399 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$768
±$256 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Pocahontas and what county is it in?
Pocahontas is a city in Randolph County, Arkansas. It covers 7.7 square miles of land, 958 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pocahontas, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,622 people lived in Pocahontas on July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, in line with Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 7,371 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,538 (±18).
| Measure | Pocahontas | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,538 ±18 | 18,838 | +1,010 |
| Households | 2,870 ±224 | 7,334 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.52 ±0.20 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,136 ±219 | 8,656 | no clear change |
Pocahontas's population since 2000
From 6,518 in 2000 to 7,622 in 2025: up 16.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pocahontas as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pocahontas?
The median resident of Pocahontas is 35.6 years old; 26.0% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.4%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pocahontas | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 ±4.0 | 39.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.0% ±2.3 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7% ±3.6 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Male | 51.9% ±2.7 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% ±1.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.4% ±2.1 pts | 88.9% | −10.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±0.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±1.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4% ±2.2 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.7% ±3.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±2.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 25.7% ±4.9 pts | 24.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4% ±2.5 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.1% ±3.5 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.6% ±3.9 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3% ±1.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.7% ±6.8 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0% ±2.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pocahontas earn?
Half of Pocahontas's 2,870 households earn less than $44,216 a year (±$14,997), against $50,911 in Randolph County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $42,616 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pocahontas | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,216 ±$14,997 | $50,911 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,884 ±$11,549 | $67,362 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,820 ±$4,353 | $26,607 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.8% ±6.4 pts | 22.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.8% ±11.1 pts | 32.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.6% ±6.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% ±6.4 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.0% ±8.5 pts | 78.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pocahontas?
Owners occupy 58.6% of Pocahontas's occupied homes and renters 41.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $120,000 by its owner (±$27,399). The median renter pays $768 a month including utilities, and 37.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pocahontas | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $120,000 ±$27,399 | $130,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $768 ±$256 | $674 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.3% ±11.1 pts | 33.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $878 ±$199 | $1,045 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.6% ±6.0 pts | 73.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.4% ±6.0 pts | 26.5% | – |
| Housing units | 3,136 ±219 | 8,656 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±2.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.5% ±5.5 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% ±2.2 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% ±3.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0% ±1.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.9% ±3.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pocahontas building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Pocahontas in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pocahontas work and get to work?
78.4% of Pocahontas's workers drive alone and 6.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.8 minutes.
| Measure | Pocahontas | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.7% ±4.8 pts | 53.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±3.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.4% ±6.9 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.1% ±6.6 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±1.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.6% ±3.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.8 min ±2.4 | 23.8 min | −5.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pocahontas?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Pocahontas, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,169 (Tract 9603.02) to $45,179 (Tract 9603.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9603.02Randolph County | 4,228 | $36,169 |
| Tract 9603.01Randolph County | 4,311 | $45,179 |
| Tract 9602.02Randolph County | 3,991 | $56,731 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pocahontas) · Census block assignment files
How does Pocahontas compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pocahontas is the 3,860th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 51st-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Pocahontas ranks 140th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 51st | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 69th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd | 197 |
| Median household income | 140th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 122nd | 197 |
| Median home value | 126th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 113th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 54th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 161st | 189 |
| Median age | 133rd | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 122nd | 197 |
| Work from home | 59th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 180th | 197 |
Pocahontas's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Pocahontas with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pocahontas?
13 of the 57 figures for Pocahontas on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pocahontas are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Pocahontas.