Pocahontas County GIS Maps
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Pocahontas County, West Virginia, has 7,869 residents across 14,559 parcels and covers 940.3 square miles. The population declined 9.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Pocahontas County is 54075.
Marlinton is the county's largest population center. Pocahontas County also includes 11 zip codes, 1 public school district and 12 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Pocahontas County Trends
- Population
- 7,869▾
- Median Home Value
- $139,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 897▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Pocahontas County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Pocahontas County Parcels
Pocahontas County has 14,559 mapped parcels covering 609,249 acres. The median lot size is 1.71 acres. 3,257 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 8,571 distinct owner names. Owner names, site addresses and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Mailing addresses reach 96.5%. Browse the interactive Pocahontas County Parcel viewer here.
Pocahontas County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 14,559 | 100% |
| Owner name | 14,482 | 99.5% |
| Owner mailing address | 14,052 | 96.5% |
| Site address | 14,481 | 99.5% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 0 | 0% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 14,559 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 14,559 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Pocahontas County parcel records.
Pocahontas County Population
Pocahontas County had 7,869 residents in 2020. That was 9.7% lower than in 2010. Pocahontas County had 1,262 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 8 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Marlinton, Hillsboro and Durbin.
Population Trend in Pocahontas County WV
Pocahontas County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Pocahontas County Zip Codes
Pocahontas County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Marlinton (24954), Hillsboro (24946) and Durbin (26264). Marlinton is the largest zip by population, with about 3,079 residents or 39% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 62% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Pocahontas County WV
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24954 | Marlinton | 3,079 | ▾ -12.4% |
| 24946 | Hillsboro | 1,289 | ▾ -15.9% |
| 26264 | Durbin | 540 | ▾ -15.9% |
| 24915 | Green Bank | 515 | ▾ -12.7% |
| 24934 | Dunmore | 489 | ▾ -2.8% |
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Pocahontas County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Pocahontas County Demographics
Pocahontas County has a median age of 49.8, which makes the county a little older than West Virginia overall. About 17.2% of residents are under 18, while 26.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 15.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 23.3%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Pocahontas County WV
Median Age
49.8
Under 18
17.2%
Age 65+
26.7%
Bachelor's+
15.8%
Pocahontas County School Districts
Pocahontas County is served by 1 public school district with 897 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Pocahontas County WV
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas County School District | 897 | 100% | ▾ -2.6% |
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Pocahontas County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Pocahontas County Housing & Real Estate
Pocahontas County has a median home value of $139,400 and a median gross rent of $688. About 83% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the West Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $232,400 and homes spent about 96 days on the market.
Pocahontas County Housing Mix
Pocahontas County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Pocahontas County Housing Trends
Pocahontas County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Pocahontas County, WV
Pocahontas County has 571 business listings across 183 categories. The largest categories in Pocahontas County business listings are Hotels (25, 4.4%), Churches & Religious Organizations (23, 4.0%), and Landmark And Historical Building (21, 3.7%). The full Pocahontas County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Pocahontas County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Pocahontas County, WV
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels | 25 | 4.4% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 23 | 4.0% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 21 | 3.7% |
| Structure And Geography | 18 | 3.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 17 | 3.0% |
| Lodge | 17 | 3.0% |
| Mountain | 16 | 2.8% |
| Holiday Rental Home | 15 | 2.6% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 14 | 2.5% |
| Ski Resort | 13 | 2.3% |
Pocahontas County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Cass Trading Company | Accommodation | Cass |
| Snowshoe Mtn | Active Life | Slatyfork |
| Southern States Marlinton Cooperative | Agriculture | Marlinton |
| NRAO Green Bank Airport | Airport | Green Bank |
| The Boathouse | American Restaurants | Snowshoe |
| 4th Ave Mason Jar Trading Post | Antique Store | Marlinton |
| Pocahontas County Artisan Co-op | Art Gallery | Marlinton |
| West Virginia Roadkill Cook-Off and Autumn Harvest Festival | Arts And Entertainment | Marlinton |
| Pocahontas Center | Assisted Living Facility | Marlinton |
| Mountain Adventure Center | Attractions And Activities | Slatyfork |
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Pocahontas County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Pocahontas County Basemaps
Pocahontas County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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