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Pomaria

South Carolina · 136 residents (2025 est.) · 1.046 sq mi
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Pomaria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $212,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
152
−14%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
145 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+8%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:136 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
731271822362901990201020202024Pomaria
2024152
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,677
+54%since 2000
from $20,524 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
+1%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information2.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,500
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+153%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(96)
Black41.2%(73)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(111)
Black19.1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(2)
Diversity Score53.2%(81)
Diversity Score
53
−17%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
56.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2017
from 75.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pomaria, South Carolina?

Pomaria, South Carolina has about 152 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pomaria, South Carolina?

The typical household in Pomaria, South Carolina earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pomaria, South Carolina expensive?

In Pomaria, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $212,500.

How educated are people in Pomaria, South Carolina?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pomaria, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pomaria, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Pomaria, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pomaria, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pomaria, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 120 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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