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Pomona

California · 149,058 residents · 22.984 sq mi
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Pomona has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,497. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $355,900. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $355,900, the poverty rate sits 24% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149,058
Unchangedsince 2000
from 149,473 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,485 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.5
+11%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
130K136K142K148K155K1990201020202024Pomona
2024148K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,497
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,021 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,682
+25%since 2000
from $13,336 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,900
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,040
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.0
+110%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17%(25,348)
Black9.3%(13,834)
Hispanic / Latino64.5%(96,370)
Asian7%(10,518)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.1%(97,243)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(18,672)
Black6.8%(10,107)
Hispanic / Latino70.5%(105,135)
Asian8.3%(12,303)
Other1.6%(2,348)
Diversity Score59%(87,884)
Diversity Score
59
−9%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+24%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
35.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.3%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pomona, California?

Pomona, California has about 149,058 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pomona, California?

The typical household in Pomona, California earns about $50,497 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pomona, California expensive?

In Pomona, California, the median home is worth about $355,900, and the typical rent is about $1,040 a month.

How educated are people in Pomona, California?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pomona, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pomona, California?

About 17.2% of people in Pomona, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pomona, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Pomona, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,335 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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