Pocahontas

City in Randolph County, Arkansas

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Pocahontas is a city in Randolph County, Arkansas, with 7,371 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 302 ft (92 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Biggers, 10.6 miles NE.

About Pocahontas

Pocahontas is a city in and the county seat of Randolph County, Arkansas, United States, along the Black River. As of the 2020 census, Pocahontas had a population of 7,371.

Pocahontas has a number of historic buildings, including the Old Randolph County Courthouse built in 1871, the St. Mary's AME Church, and the Pocahontas Colored School built in 1918, the latter of which is now home to the Eddie Mae Herron Center.

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Living in Pocahontas

Median household income
$44,216
Median home value
$120,000
Median rent
$768/mo
Median age
35.6
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Pocahontas, AR population

Pocahontas had 7,371 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,371
Density958 per sq mi (370 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Pocahontas at a glance

StateArkansas (AR)
CountyRandolph County
TypeCity
Population7,371 (2020)
Land area7.70 sq mi (19.9 km²)
Water area0.22 sq mi (0.56 km²)
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates36.2634° N, 90.9712° W
ZIP code72455
Census code (GEOID)0556540

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Pocahontas

What county is Pocahontas in?

Pocahontas is in Randolph County, Arkansas.

What is the population of Pocahontas, AR?

7,371 people lived in Pocahontas at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Pocahontas, AR?

The ZIP code of Pocahontas is 72455.

What is the elevation of Pocahontas?

302 feet (92 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Pocahontas?

Biggers (10.6 mi), O'Kean (10.6 mi), Maynard (11.7 mi), Imboden (12.3 mi), Walnut Ridge (12.4 mi).

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