Pomeroy is a city located in Garfield County Washington. Pomeroy has a 2024 population of 1,439. It is also the county seat of Garfield County. Pomeroy is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 3.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,395 in 2020.
The average household income in Pomeroy is $59,664 with a poverty rate of 14.12%. The median age in Pomeroy is 49.4 years: 42.3 years for males, and 50.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pomeroy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,258 | 90.05% |
| Two or more races | 84 | 6.01% |
| Other race | 32 | 2.29% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 644 | 2.12 | 79 | 21 |
| Married | 350 | 2.85 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 242 | 1.02 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Female | 37 | 2.32 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 15 | 2.33 | 0 | 100 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 7.49% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 13.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 103 | 9.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 8.83% |
| High School Graduate | 296 | 28.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 1.54% |
| Some College | 312 | 29.94% |
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 | 943 | 879 | 191 |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 64 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $26,429 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,722 | $65,833 | $58,889 |
| High School Graduate | $47,000 | $95,185 | $43,026 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,547 | $40,547 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,333 | $41,228 | $25,227 |
| Some College | $31,016 | $39,833 | $19,432 |
$39,333
Average Earnings
$41,228
Average Male
$25,227
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.56% of Pomeroy residents speak only English, while 5.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,200 | 183 | 15.25% |
| Multiple | 84 | 6 | 7.14% |
| Black | 22 | 4 | 18.18% |
14.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.41%
Male Poverty Rate
16.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pomeroy is Black, with 18.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pomeroy is Multiple, with 7.14% 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 15.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.05% |
| High School | 14.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.58% |
| Male Employed | 6.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,375 | $71,451 |
| Households | $47,784 | $59,664 |
| Married Families | $58,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,500 | $37,356 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.2%
Male Marriage Rate
59.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
145
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 90 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 13.11% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 15.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.6%
Labor Force Participation
38.5%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
36.44%
Born in Pomeroy
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Pomeroy residents were born in the United States, with 36.44% having been born in Washington. 0% 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 | 1,494 | 11 | 0.74% |
| 2028 | 1,483 | 11 | 0.75% |
| 2027 | 1,472 | 11 | 0.75% |
| 2026 | 1,461 | 11 | 0.76% |
| 2025 | 1,450 | 11 | 0.76% |
| 2024 | 1,439 | 11 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 1,428 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 1,425 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 2021 | 1,421 | 26 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 1,395 | -24 | -1.69% |
| 2019 | 1,419 | 6 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 1,413 | 18 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 1,395 | -18 | -1.27% |
| 2016 | 1,413 | 19 | 1.36% |
| 2015 | 1,394 | 12 | 0.87% |
| 2014 | 1,382 | -24 | -1.71% |
| 2013 | 1,406 | 19 | 1.37% |
| 2012 | 1,387 | -20 | -1.42% |
| 2011 | 1,407 | -19 | -1.33% |
| 2010 | 1,426 | 0 | 0% |