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Pomona

California · 151,713 residents · 22.984 sq mi
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Pomona has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,407. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $420,600. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $420,600, the poverty rate sits 34% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
151,713
+1%since 2000
from 149,473 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,601 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 6,503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
+29%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
130K136K142K148K155K1990201020202024Pomona
2024148K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,407
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,021 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,040
+65%since 2000
from $13,336 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$420,600
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,406
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
47.0% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+101%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(15,669)
Black5.3%(8,116)
Hispanic / Latino71.2%(108,044)
Asian10.4%(15,853)
Other1.8%(2,710)
Diversity Score57.3%(86,983)
Diversity Score
57
−12%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
34.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pomona, California?

Pomona, California has about 151,713 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pomona, California?

The typical household in Pomona, California earns about $62,407 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 $420,600, and the typical rent is about $1,406 a month.

How educated are people in Pomona, California?

About 17.5% 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 17.3% 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 19,990 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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