Pomona, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Pomona | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 146,179 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6357.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.28% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.5 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 41,891 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pomona declined by 1.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 148,997 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pomona has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Pomona | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,626 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.63% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pomona is about 18% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Pomona | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $516,495 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,740 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.7% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pomona is about 24.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,740 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pomona spend about 57 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 239 hours, about 9.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pomona | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.3 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 239 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,400 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 43,494 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,021 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Pomona is 29 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Pomona has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Pomona | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.44 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Pomona has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Pomona | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pomona, California.
What is the population of Pomona, California?
The population of Pomona, California is 146,179, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pomona, California?
The population density of Pomona, California is 6357.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pomona, California?
The median household income in Pomona, California is $79,626, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pomona, California?
The median home price in Pomona, California is $516,495, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pomona, California?
The unemployment rate in Pomona, California is 6.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.