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Pomeroy

Ohio · 1,852 residents · 3.282 sq mi
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Pomeroy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,814. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,800. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,852
−6%since 2000
from 1,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
564 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
−2%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pomeroy
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,814
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,971 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,815
+40%since 2000
from $11,305 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$415
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.9%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+37%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,740)
Black2.7%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(152)
Diversity Score
8
+31%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pomeroy, Ohio?

Pomeroy, Ohio has about 1,852 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pomeroy, Ohio?

The typical household in Pomeroy, Ohio earns about $21,814 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 $56,800, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Pomeroy, Ohio?

About 11.2% 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 37.7% 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 395 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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