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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.
In Poca, about 65% of adults are married. Poca is considered a town for married couples and families.
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.
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.
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.
In Poca, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Poca strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
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| 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% | |
Comparing Poca to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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