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Poca, WV
Town in Putnam County, West Virginia.
Population
872
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,572
ZIP codes
0
Poca and its ZIP codes
Poca at a glance
- Poca is about 21 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,292 a year, 30% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,500 (5% above West Virginia) and median rent is $864 a month.
Local data for Poca, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Poca, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,292
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$170,500
Median rent
$864/mo
Homeownership
85.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (66), German Americans (46), Scottish Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Putnam County. PPP loans are for Poca.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,219
22,322 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$438M
FY 2026, $7,619 per person
How people get to work
Poca, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.3%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Poca, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
244
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Poca, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Poca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond CityCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.4 |
| BancroftTown | 3.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Cross LanesCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 6.3 |
| NitroCity | 4.3 mi | 5.3 |
| HometownCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| WinfieldTown | 5.6 mi | 2.4 |
| Teays ValleyCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 7.3 |
| St. AlbansCity | 6.5 mi | 3.6 |
| InstituteCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| EleanorTown | 7.5 mi | 2.1 |
| West DunbarCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| DunbarCity | 8.3 mi | 2.8 |
| TornadoCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.6 |
| SissonvilleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 12.8 |
| South CharlestonCity | 11 mi | 9.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Poca, WV in?
- Poca is in Putnam County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Poca, WV?
- About 872 people live in Poca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Poca?
- Nearby places include Raymond City (1 mi), Bancroft (3.1 mi), Cross Lanes (3.7 mi), Nitro (4.3 mi), Hometown (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023