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Pomeroy

Pennsylvania · 1,085 residents · 0.465 sq mi
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Pomeroy is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,921. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2019. Median home value is $184,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
1,085
+84%since 2019
from 590 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,333 / sq mi
+84%since 2019
from 1,269 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+20%since 2019
from 32.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
543456369271K201020202024Pomeroy
2024856
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,921
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,095 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,094
+26%since 2019
from $27,105 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+30.9 ptssince 2019
from 30.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $188,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,375 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2019
from 62.7% in 2019
21.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−36%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic62%(366)
Black5.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.9%(100)
Diversity Score69.9%(412)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(774)
Black13.2%(143)
Hispanic / Latino9%(98)
Asian1.3%(14)
Other16.3%(177)
Diversity Score68.2%(740)
Diversity Score
68
−2%since 2019
from 70 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 22.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2019
from 83.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+7%since 2019
from 35.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 78.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 32.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.9% in 2019
Female
53.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.1% in 2019
Foreign born
4.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pomeroy, Pennsylvania?

Pomeroy, Pennsylvania has about 1,085 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pomeroy, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pomeroy, Pennsylvania earns about $95,921 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pomeroy, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pomeroy, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $184,800, and the typical rent is about $1,600 a month.

How educated are people in Pomeroy, Pennsylvania?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pomeroy, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pomeroy, Pennsylvania?

About 3.7% of people in Pomeroy, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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