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Pomona

New Jersey · 7,995 residents · 2.785 sq mi
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Pomona is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,118. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 99% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,995
+99%since 2000
from 4,019 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,871 / sq mi
+99%since 2000
from 1,443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+22%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Pomona
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,118
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,796 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,440
+100%since 2000
from $18,182 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+23%since 2010
from 0.313 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,082
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+24%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(2,842)
Black7.9%(319)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(301)
Asian11.9%(480)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.6%(2,276)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(3,168)
Black10.4%(835)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(1,224)
Asian26.1%(2,090)
Other8.5%(678)
Diversity Score91.6%(7,327)
Diversity Score
92
+62%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+87%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.2%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
31.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 85.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2016
from 49.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 14.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pomona, New Jersey?

Pomona, New Jersey has about 7,995 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pomona, New Jersey?

The typical household in Pomona, New Jersey earns about $99,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pomona, New Jersey expensive?

In Pomona, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $279,000, and the typical rent is about $1,082 a month.

How educated are people in Pomona, New Jersey?

About 34.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pomona, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pomona, New Jersey?

About 11.1% of people in Pomona, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pomona, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Pomona, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,371 residents, a change of about 205 percent over that period.

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

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