Poca, WV

Poca, West Virginia

Poca, West Virginia, in Putnam county, is 13 miles NW of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 121 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The town is considered part of the Charleston metropolitan area. Poca has a population of 1,013.

The People and Families of Poca

In Poca, about 65% of adults are married. Poca is considered a town for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Poca had a median family income of $49,500. Poca is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Poca finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Poca ($700). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Poca Housing

About 76% of housing units in Poca are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. People in Poca pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Poca, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Poca strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 11%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 18%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Poca, WV

Comparing Poca to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Poca Almanac

Poca Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Poca Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Poca, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Poca High Schools (2004)

POCA HIGH SCHOOL
RR 1 BOX 5-B
304-755-5001
Serves 525 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Poca Colleges

(List of All West Virginia Colleges)

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