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Pomeroy

Washington · 1,481 residents (2025 est.) · 1.776 sq mi
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Pomeroy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,104. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $216,700. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,354
−11%since 2000
from 1,517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
762 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 854 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+2%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,481 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Pomeroy
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,104
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,958 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,987
+109%since 2000
from $15,782 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+7%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,700
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+107%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,456)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(34)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(99)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,136)
Black1.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(117)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(82)
Diversity Score35.6%(482)
Diversity Score
36
+445%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 74.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pomeroy, Washington?

Pomeroy, Washington has about 1,354 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pomeroy, Washington?

The typical household in Pomeroy, Washington earns about $52,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pomeroy, Washington expensive?

In Pomeroy, Washington, the median home is worth about $216,700, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Pomeroy, Washington?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pomeroy, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pomeroy, Washington?

About 16.4% of people in Pomeroy, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pomeroy, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Pomeroy, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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