Pomona, CA Demographics
What is the population of Pomona?
There are 148,391 residents in Pomona, with a median age of 35. Of this, 49.52% are males and 50.48% are females. US-born citizens make up 66.02% of the resident pool in Pomona, while non-US-born citizens account for 17.46%. Additionally, 16.52% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 133,162 people in Pomona currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 148,391 | -1.0% |
| Male Population | 73,479 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 74,912 | -1.4% |
Male Population 49.52%
Female Population 50.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | 1.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 97,971 | -0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 25,904 | 2.5% |
| Not Citizen | 24,516 | -4.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 66.02%
Citizen not U.S. Born 17.46%
Not Citizen 16.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 433 | -21.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,093 | 6.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,251 | -0.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 993 | 9.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 133,162 | -1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.29%
Moved from Same County 5.51%
Moved from Same State 2.89%
Moved from Different State 0.68%
Same House as Last Year 90.63%
What are the employment statistics in Pomona?
White-collar workers make up 66.64% of the working population in Pomona, while blue-collar employees account for 33.36%. There are also 13,412 entrepreneurs in Pomona (9.63% of the workforce); 97,694 workers employed in private companies (70.18%); and 18,570 people working in governmental institutions (13.34%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 92,772 | 102.5% |
| Blue Collar | 46,432 | 99.0% |
White Collar 66.64%
Blue Collar 33.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 13,412 | 100.6% |
| Private Companies | 97,694 | 98.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 18,570 | 109.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 9,528 | 113.7% |
Self Employees 9.63%
Private Companies 70.18%
Governmental Workers 13.34%
Not for Profit Companies 6.84%
How many households are there in Pomona?
There are a total of 41,827 households in Pomona, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 76.79% of these Pomona households, while non-family units account for the remaining 23.21%. Additionally, 39.41% of households have children and 60.59% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 41,827 | 0.9% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -14.3% |
| Family Households | 32,117 | 0.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 9,710 | 1.6% |
Family Households 76.79%
Non-Family Households 23.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 16,482 | -3.5% |
| Households without Children | 25,345 | 4.1% |
Households with Children 39.41%
Households without Children 60.59%
What are the median and average incomes in Pomona?
The average annual household income in Pomona is $96,107, while the median household income sits at $78,869 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $79,752, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $92,664. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $49,417 and $58,891, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $96,107 | 7.2% |
| Median Household Income | $78,869 | 7.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 20,180 | -5.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 123,595 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Pomona?
There are 43,767 housing units in Pomona, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1966. Of the 41,827 occupied housing units in Pomona, 54.63% are owner-occupied, while 45.37% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.53% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $587,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,758 per month in Pomona.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 43,767 | 1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1966 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4,205 | -7.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,298 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10,732 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6,343 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,660 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7,404 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,492 | -13.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,130 | -2.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,228 | 5.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 275 | 51.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 41,827 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 22,852 | 2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 18,975 | -0.7% |
Owner Occupied 54.63%
Renter Occupied 45.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 14,975 | 1.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,877 | 4.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $587,000 | 7.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $528,200 | 9.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,758 | 5.9% |
With Mortgage 65.53%
Without Mortgage 34.47%
What is the level of education in Pomona?
Approximately 39.28% of the population in Pomona holds a high school degree (that's 44,582 residents), while 23.34% have attained a college certificate (26,485 locals) and 13.04% have a bachelor's degree (14,794 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 14,227 | -4.6% |
| Some High School | 44,582 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 26,485 | -4.8% |
| Associate Degree | 7,681 | -2.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,794 | 9.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,720 | 7.6% |
No High School 12.54%
Some High School 39.28%
Some College 23.34%
Associate Degree 6.77%
Bachelor's Degree 13.04%
Graduate Degree 5.04%
What is the marital status of Pomona residents?
A total of 51,811 people in Pomona have never been married (which represents 43.31% of the total population), while 52,973 of them are wedded (44.28%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,977 (2.49%) and 9,749 (8.15%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 51,811 | -2.5% |
| Married | 52,973 | 2.3% |
| Separated | 2,977 | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 5,109 | -6.8% |
| Divorced | 9,749 | -0.6% |
Never Married 43.31%
Married 44.28%
Separated 2.49%
Widowed 4.27%
Divorced 8.15%
What are the most common means of transportation in Pomona?
The top three means of transportation people in Pomona use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 58,163 residents commute by car, 1,035 prefer going to work by walking and 965 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 58,163 | 0.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 965 | -11.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 12 | N/A |
| Railroad | 133 | -38.1% |
| Bicycle | 280 | -32.9% |
| Motorcycle | 68 | -30.6% |
| TaxiCab | 328 | 2.2% |
| Walk | 1,035 | -4.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Pomona by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.