Pomona is a CDP located in Atlantic County New Jersey. Pomona has a 2024 population of 9,170. Pomona is currently growing at a rate of 1.62% annually and its population has increased by 18.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,756 in 2020.
The average household income in Pomona is $127,076 with a poverty rate of 5.51%. The median age in Pomona is 40.2 years: 39.9 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pomona was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,509 | 43.1% |
| Asian | 1,704 | 20.93% |
| Black or African American | 1,305 | 16.03% |
| Two or more races | 1,251 | 15.37% |
| Other race | 372 | 4.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,459 | 3.16 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Married | 1,490 | 3.44 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Non Family | 484 | 1.32 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Female | 366 | 4.26 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 119 | 3.73 | 100 | 0 |
3.48
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
82.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 285 | 5.31% |
| Associates Degree | 309 | 5.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,325 | 24.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 533 | 9.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,737 | 32.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 363 | 6.77% |
| Some College | 811 | 15.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,366 | 2,177 | 777 |
| Asian | 1,265 | 1,034 | 700 |
| Black | 783 | 695 | 139 |
| 2+ Races | 670 | 587 | 189 |
| Hispanic | 624 | 514 | 157 |
| Other Race | 199 | 142 | 53 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.01%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,994 | $57,326 | $72,406 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,543 | $0 | $73,487 |
| High School Graduate | $35,634 | $37,894 | $35,342 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $72,292 | $25,978 |
| Overall | $53,250 | $60,833 | $44,444 |
| Some College | $61,625 | $70,781 | $42,131 |
$53,250
Average Earnings
$60,833
Average Male
$44,444
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.91% of Pomona residents speak only English, while 34.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 16.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,089 | 164 | 15.06% |
| Other | 372 | 128 | 34.41% |
| Black | 1,200 | 126 | 10.5% |
| White | 3,075 | 102 | 3.32% |
| Multiple | 1,215 | 59 | 4.86% |
| Asian | 1,704 | 11 | 0.65% |
5.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.52%
Male Poverty Rate
5.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pomona is Other, with 34.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pomona is Asian, with 0.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.1% |
| Some College | 8.22% |
| High School | 5.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.68% |
| Female Employed | 1.11% |
| Male Employed | 1.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,820 | $138,872 |
| Households | $100,382 | $127,076 |
| Married Families | $117,946 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,542 | $58,290 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
311
Number of Veterans
282
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 127 |
| Second Gulf War | 104 |
| First Gulf War | 93 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 121 |
| 35 to 54 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 6.95% |
| Asian | 73 | 4.88% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 4.55% |
| Black | 29 | 3.04% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 2.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.39%
Born in Pomona
73.38%
Native Born
26.62%
Foreign Born
11.08%
Non Citizen
15.54%
Naturalized
73.38% of Pomona residents were born in the United States, with 59.39% having been born in New Jersey. 11.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,170 | 146 | 1.62% |
| 2023 | 9,024 | 146 | 1.64% |
| 2022 | 8,878 | 538 | 6.45% |
| 2021 | 8,340 | 584 | 7.53% |
| 2020 | 7,756 | 393 | 5.34% |
| 2019 | 7,363 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 7,362 | -283 | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 7,645 | 203 | 2.73% |
| 2016 | 7,442 | -53 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 7,495 | 331 | 4.62% |
| 2014 | 7,164 | 262 | 3.8% |
| 2013 | 6,902 | 297 | 4.5% |
| 2012 | 6,605 | 237 | 3.72% |
| 2011 | 6,368 | -756 | -10.61% |
| 2010 | 7,124 | 0 | 0% |