Pomona, California Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Pomona, CA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Pomona | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 148,496 | 39,245,658 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6458.0 | 239.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.28% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.3 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 42,685 | 13,531,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Pomona declined by 2.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 148,496 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Pomona is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 25.8% of residents. That is 4.0 points above California as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 38,266 25.8% +4.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 32,947 22.2% -1.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 29,310 19.7% -0.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 17,718 11.9% -3.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below California, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.6% of the people living in Pomona and men 49.4%.
- Women 50.6% California 49.9%
- Men 49.4% California 50.1%
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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 | $80,439 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.93% | 5.57% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pomona is about 19% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Pomona | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $529,653 | $650,794 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,812 | $2,036 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.0% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Pomona is about 24.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,812 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pomona spend about 56 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 235 hours, about 9.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pomona | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.2 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 56.4 | 47.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 235 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,288 | $6,065 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| 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 28 minutes, longer than the 23 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 | 3.37 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
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% |
Pomona, CA Compared With Nearby Cities
Pomona, CA is the largest of the 6 cities compared here, 148,496 residents against a local median of 36,112. Where Pomona, CA breaks from the cities next to it is median home price, sitting 59% below the local median of $1,293,304 at $529,653.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $80,439 against a local median of $107,781, 25% below it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 25% below the local median it puts Pomona, CA at the weaker end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $1,432,270 on median home price, so Pomona, CA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Pomona, CA has the 4th highest median home price of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona, CA | 148,496 | $80,439 #5/6 | $529,653 #4/6 | 28.2 min #5/6 |
| La Verne, CA | 29,835 | $104,718 | $1,485,412 | 27.3 min |
| Montclair, CA | 38,094 | $78,858 | $53,142 | 25.9 min |
| San Dimas, CA | 34,372 | $109,442 | $188,140 | 25.6 min |
| Diamond Bar, CA | 46,382 | $107,781 | $1,293,304 | 31.4 min |
| Claremont, CA | 36,112 | $123,706 | $1,392,546 | 22.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pomona, California.
How many people live in Pomona, California?
About 148,496 people live in Pomona, California, in 42,685 households of 3.4 people on average. The median age is 36.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Pomona, California?
Averaged over its land area, Pomona, California has 6,458 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 75 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Pomona, California?
The median home costs 6.6 times the median household income ($529,653 against $80,439), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,812 a month takes about 27% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Pomona, California?
Unemployment in Pomona, California is 6.6%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Pomona, California?
16.5% of adults in Pomona, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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