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Pomeroy

Ohio · 1,514 residents (2025 est.) · 3.282 sq mi
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Pomeroy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,333. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 401 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,900. The poverty rate of 39.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,565
−20%since 2000
from 1,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
477 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,514 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pomeroy
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,333
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,971 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,765
+84%since 2000
from $11,305 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+1%since 2010
from 0.468 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$491
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,862)
Black2.1%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,505)
Black0.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(41)
Diversity Score9.3%(146)
Diversity Score
9
+48%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+73%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2012
from 25.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 63.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pomeroy, Ohio?

Pomeroy, Ohio has about 1,565 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pomeroy, Ohio?

The typical household in Pomeroy, Ohio earns about $33,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pomeroy, Ohio expensive?

In Pomeroy, Ohio, the median home is worth about $64,900, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.

How educated are people in Pomeroy, Ohio?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pomeroy, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pomeroy, Ohio?

About 39.6% of people in Pomeroy, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pomeroy, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Pomeroy, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 682 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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