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Pomeroy

Iowa · 710 residents · 2.051 sq mi
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Pomeroy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,531. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $38,600. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

710
−6%since 1990
from 755 in 1990
1990 – 2025
346 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 368 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.7
−5%since 1990
from 49.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4665816968109251990201020202024Pomeroy
2024542
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,531
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,702
+63%since 1990
from $9,607 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$259
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $227 in 1990
US average: $602
77.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
22.3% rent
1.6
+76%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(753)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(705)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
1
−46%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.0%
+17.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−10%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pomeroy, Iowa?

Pomeroy, Iowa has about 710 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pomeroy, Iowa?

The typical household in Pomeroy, Iowa earns about $24,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pomeroy, Iowa expensive?

In Pomeroy, Iowa, the median home is worth about $38,600, and the typical rent is about $259 a month.

How educated are people in Pomeroy, Iowa?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pomeroy, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pomeroy, Iowa?

About 11.5% of people in Pomeroy, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pomeroy, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Pomeroy, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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