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Pomeroy

Ohio · 1,573 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 $34,063. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 393 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,200. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,573
−20%since 2000
from 1,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
479 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+7%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pomeroy
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,063
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,971 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,375
+54%since 2000
from $11,305 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,475)
Black1.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.6%(40)
Diversity Score13%(205)
Diversity Score
13
+108%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pomeroy, Ohio?

Pomeroy, Ohio has about 1,573 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pomeroy, Ohio?

The typical household in Pomeroy, Ohio earns about $34,063 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 $62,200, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Pomeroy, Ohio?

About 6.3% 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 36.0% 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 674 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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