Pocahontas, Illinois
Pocahontas: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Pocahontas is a city located in the county of Bond in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 784 and a population density of 1,018 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 720 inhabitants.
The city was created 178 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about Pocahontas
| Population : | 720 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Bond County |
| Postal code : | 62275 |
| Plate code : | 618 |
| Area : | 0.77 km2 |
| Named for : | Pocahontas |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1847 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:30:05 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 935 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pocahontas is located at 38°49'40"N 89°32'24"W (38.8278200, -89.5400800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pocahontas decreased by 8.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 784 | - | census |
| 2011 | 790 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 784 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 774 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 764 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 753 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 736 | -2.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 745 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 744 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 731 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 720 | -1.53% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 2,180,085 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 2,035,183 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 2,181,654 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 2,035,210 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 76.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 8.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 54.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 27.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 90,686 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 731,400 |
Pocahontas zip code is 62275.
County name: Bond, County
fips: 17005
Amity, Pocahontas
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 731,400 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $328,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,818 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $483 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,283 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 5,129 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 636,041 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.29 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,857,960 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,199,315 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,591,611 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 24,380,486 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,714 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $63,362 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,215 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 37,018 |
| 2019 total employment : | 625,872 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 28,991,063 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 154,048 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 160,500 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 81,064 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 63,349 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 98,288 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 57,667 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 11,117 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 144,106 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 101.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 20,056.94 |
People born in Pocahontas (1)
American country singer Gretchen Wilson was born in Pocahontas
Schools in Pocahontas
College & universities near Pocahontas, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145372 | Greenville University | Greenville (IL) | 62246 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pocahontas, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
Post offices near Pocahontas
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pocahonta Post Office | Pocahontas (IL) | 62275 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Pocahontas , Arkansas city in Arkansas with a population of 6,767 people.
- Pocahontas , Iowa city in and county seat of Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States with a population of 1,630 people.
- Pocahontas , Virginia town of the United States with a population of 348 people.
- Pocahontas , Missouri town in Missouri with a population of 104 people.
Other cities in Bond County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bond County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Greenville | 7,000 | City in Bond County, Illinois, United States |
| Greenville | 6,365 | City in Bond County, Illinois, United States |
| Pleasant Mound | 948 | Township in Bond County, Illinois |
| Mulberry Grove | 682 | Township in Bond County, Illinois |
| Tamalco | 520 | Township in Bond County, Illinois |
| Sorento | 463 | Village in the United States |
| Ayers | 433 | Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Illinois, United States |
| Keyesport | 398 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Beaver Creek | 265 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Smithboro | 163 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hamburg | 116 | Village in Calhoun County, Illinois, United States |
| Old Ripley | 98 | Township in Bond County, Illinois |
