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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pomona

New Jersey · 4,019 residents · 2.785 sq mi
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Pomona is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,796. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 1990. Median home value is $119,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,019
+53%since 1990
from 2,624 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,443 / sq mi
+53%since 1990
from 942 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+8%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Pomona
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,796
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,182
+19%since 1990
from $15,267 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$119,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $98,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$471
−49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $695 in 1990
US average: $602
85.3%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.7% in 1990
14.7% rent
2.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(2,366)
Black7.3%(191)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(60)
Asian1.6%(41)
Diversity Score27.1%(712)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(2,842)
Black7.9%(319)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(301)
Asian11.9%(480)
Diversity Score56.6%(2,276)
57
+109%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.3%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−21%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pomona, New Jersey?

Pomona, New Jersey has about 4,019 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pomona, New Jersey earns about $52,796 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 $119,500, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Pomona, New Jersey?

About 16.0% 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 4.6% 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 1,395 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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