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Pomona

Missouri · 178 residents · 3.567 sq mi
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Pomona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,604. Population has fallen 27% since 2023, a loss of 65 residents. Median home value is $72,800. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
−27%since 2023
from 243 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
50 / sq mi
−27%since 2023
from 68 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
−5%since 2023
from 59.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
133268402536671201020202024Pomona
2024178
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,604
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $28,693 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,325
+42%since 2023
from $17,072 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+9%since 2023
from 0.382 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services29.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $77,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $667 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+41.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−17%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(22)
Diversity Score20.6%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(11)
Diversity Score14.5%(26)
Diversity Score
14
−30%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+19.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.9 min
−7%since 2023
from 54.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.4% in 2023
Female
30.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 36.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
50.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 82.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pomona, Missouri?

Pomona, Missouri has about 178 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pomona, Missouri?

The typical household in Pomona, Missouri earns about $32,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pomona, Missouri expensive?

In Pomona, Missouri, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Pomona, Missouri?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pomona, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pomona, Missouri?

About 23.6% of people in Pomona, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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