Poca, West Virginia
Poca: City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Poca is a city located in the county of Putnam in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 974 and a population density of 500 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 963 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Poca
| Population : | 963 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Putnam County |
| Different from : | Poca |
| Postal code : | 25159 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 1.95 km2 |
| Altitude : | 587 feet / 179, 179 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 10:57:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 494 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Poca is located at 38°28'20"N 81°48'51"W (38.4723100, -81.8143000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Poca decreased by 1.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 974 | - | census |
| 2011 | 981 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 986 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 985 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 988 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 984 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 980 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 980 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 977 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 974 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 963 | -1.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 42,918 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 30,352 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 41.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 44,431 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 30,278 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 77.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 14.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 72.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,557 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
Poca zip code is 25159.
County name: Putnam, County
fips: 54079
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $222,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,411 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $446 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $962 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,692 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 44,336 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 262,537 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 984,984 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 620,575 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,637 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,745 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,996 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,180 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,931 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 847 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 355 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,668 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 368 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,522 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 970.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 31.20 |
Other Places in Poca
1 Poca Town Hall
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People born in Poca (1)
American football player and coach Charlie Bailey was born in Poca
Schools in Poca
College & universities near Poca, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 456621 | Strayer University-West Virginia | Scott Depot (WV) | 25560 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Poca, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
Other cities in Putnam County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Putnam County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Teays Valley | 13,175 | Census designated place |
| Hurricane | 6,389 | City in West Virginia |
| Eleanor | 1,579 | City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Buffalo | 1,263 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
| Bancroft | 596 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
