Pomeroy is a village located in Meigs County Ohio. Pomeroy has a 2024 population of 1,512. It is also the county seat of Meigs County. Pomeroy is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually and its population has decreased by -3.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,567 in 2020.
The average household income in Pomeroy is $48,218 with a poverty rate of 38.57%. The median age in Pomeroy is 39 years: 40 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pomeroy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,571 | 97.88% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 1.74% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 702 | 2.28 | 60 | 40 |
| Non Family | 306 | 1.15 | 38.6 | 61.4 |
| Married | 205 | 2.81 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Female | 114 | 3.8 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 77 | 3.09 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 14.43% |
| Associates Degree | 153 | 14.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 5.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 2.76% |
| High School Graduate | 456 | 41.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 2.3% |
| Some College | 212 | 19.49% |
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 | 1,054 | 874 | 83 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 27 | 2 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,545 | $63,036 | $28,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,207 | $0 | $19,219 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,333 | $40,662 | $23,828 |
| Some College | $41,786 | $45,714 | $36,429 |
$28,333
Average Earnings
$40,662
Average Male
$23,828
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.57% of Pomeroy residents speak only English, while 0.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,547 | 611 | 39.5% |
38.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.74%
Male Poverty Rate
35.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pomeroy is White, with 39.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pomeroy is White, with 39.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 21.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.89% |
| High School | 37.8% |
| Some College | 13.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Male Employed | 32.23% |
| Female Employed | 21.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,583 | $59,158 |
| Households | $34,583 | $48,218 |
| Married Families | $88,380 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,875 | $28,101 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
65
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 5.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
71.09%
Born in Pomeroy
99.88%
Native Born
0.12%
Foreign Born
0.12%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.88% of Pomeroy residents were born in the United States, with 71.09% having been born in Ohio. 0.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,443 | -14 | -0.96% |
| 2028 | 1,457 | -14 | -0.95% |
| 2027 | 1,471 | -13 | -0.88% |
| 2026 | 1,484 | -14 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 1,498 | -14 | -0.93% |
| 2024 | 1,512 | -14 | -0.92% |
| 2023 | 1,526 | -20 | -1.29% |
| 2022 | 1,546 | -12 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 1,558 | -9 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 1,567 | -194 | -11.02% |
| 2019 | 1,761 | -18 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 1,779 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 1,785 | -14 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 1,799 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 1,802 | -10 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 1,812 | -14 | -0.77% |
| 2013 | 1,826 | -13 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 1,839 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 1,844 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 1,848 | 0 | 0% |