Pomona is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Pomona has a 2024 population of 143,674. Pomona is currently declining at a rate of -1.26% annually and its population has decreased by -4.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 150,984 in 2020.
The average household income in Pomona is $89,609 with a poverty rate of 14.85%. The median age in Pomona is 34.4 years: 33.4 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
Pomona is located in Los Angeles County, California in the Pomona Valley region between the San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire and about 30 miles due east of Los Angeles. The city is part of Great Los Angeles which has an estimated population of 18.8 million.
The foreign-born population of Pomona is just over 34%. Among foreign-born populations, the most common places of birth are Mexico (72.4%) and El Salvador (4.4%). The city is considered fairly diverse for the area and has a Hispanic-majority population. The most common ancestries in Pomona are Mexican (53.6% of the population) and German (2.9%).
The Hispanic population of Pomona has grown from 65% in 2000 to more than 70% today. The non-Hispanic white population, meanwhile, has dropped from 17% to just 11% in the same period of time.
While Pomona has grown rapidly since it was settled, its population growth has slowed in the last twenty years and even went negative between 2000 and 2010 for the first time in its history. While Pomona has continued to grow in the last decade, its growth has been slow and is expected to remain fairly stable for the next decade.
Pomona was settled in the 1830s when the region was still part of Mexico. By 1848, the first Anglo-Americans settled in the area after California became part of the U.S. Coachella Valley water and the railroads reaching the region allowed it to thrive and become part of the region's growing citrus industry.
Pomona was named for the Roman goddess of fruit, Pomona, when a horticulturist won the contest to name the new city in 1875. Surprisingly, the city was named before any fruit trees were planted. The city was incorporated in 1888.
By the 1920s, the city was the Queen of the Citrus Belt and had one of the highest levels of income in the country. For most of its history, Pomona has grown very rapidly with a growth rate that has ranged from 13% to 89% in most decades between 1890 and 2000 with the exception of slowed growth in the 1980s.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pomona was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 55,013 | 36.72% |
| White | 41,939 | 27.99% |
| Two or more races | 25,876 | 17.27% |
| Asian | 15,775 | 10.53% |
| Black or African American | 7,750 | 5.17% |
| Native American | 3,285 | 2.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 193 | 0.13% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 41,438 | 3.5 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Married | 20,174 | 4.12 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Non Family | 9,556 | 1.48 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Female | 7,612 | 4.11 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Male | 4,096 | 4.05 | 49 | 51 |
3.92
Average Family Size
3.5
Average Household Size
53.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11,558 | 12.13% |
| Associates Degree | 7,084 | 7.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,058 | 12.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,261 | 5.52% |
| High School Graduate | 23,859 | 25.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14,727 | 15.46% |
| Some College | 20,732 | 21.76% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63,882 | 40,817 | 6,424 |
| Other Race | 32,997 | 20,160 | 3,053 |
| 2+ Races | 15,517 | 11,312 | 2,249 |
| White | 12,354 | 11,272 | 3,324 |
| Asian | 11,700 | 10,281 | 5,497 |
| Black | 5,244 | 4,723 | 1,362 |
| Native American | 2,070 | 1,353 | 243 |
| Islander | 148 | 119 | 49 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,186 | $65,316 | $52,244 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,673 | $91,927 | $69,504 |
| High School Graduate | $33,994 | $38,944 | $29,197 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,261 | $33,385 | $21,443 |
| Overall | $37,253 | $42,257 | $31,592 |
| Some College | $41,082 | $49,635 | $33,314 |
$37,253
Average Earnings
$42,257
Average Male
$31,592
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
35.15% of Pomona residents speak only English, while 64.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 54.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 106,795 | 15,315 | 14.34% |
| Other | 54,336 | 8,584 | 15.8% |
| Multiple | 25,584 | 2,716 | 10.62% |
| White | 14,077 | 2,184 | 15.51% |
| Asian | 15,337 | 2,062 | 13.44% |
| Black | 7,336 | 1,674 | 22.82% |
| Native | 3,268 | 464 | 14.2% |
| Islander | 193 | 48 | 24.87% |
14.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.09%
Male Poverty Rate
16.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pomona is Islander, with 24.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pomona is Multiple, with 10.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.58% |
| High School | 13.83% |
| Some College | 9.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.21% |
| Female Employed | 8.27% |
| Male Employed | 5.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,922 | $93,269 |
| Households | $73,515 | $89,609 |
| Married Families | $92,616 | $109,143 |
| Non Families | $43,681 | $62,048 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
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
3,449
Number of Veterans
3,111
Male Veterans
338
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,141 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,020 |
| First Gulf War | 582 |
| Korea | 240 |
| World War II | 78 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 864 |
| 75+ | 776 |
| 35 to 54 | 745 |
| 18 to 34 | 539 |
| 55 to 64 | 525 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,688 | 5.21% |
| Hispanic | 1,544 | 1.99% |
| Other Race | 507 | 1.25% |
| 2+ Races | 502 | 2.76% |
| Black | 392 | 6.58% |
| Asian | 271 | 2% |
| Native American | 89 | 3.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
67.09%
Native Born
32.91%
Foreign Born
17.19%
Non Citizen
15.72%
Naturalized
67.09% of Pomona residents were born in the United States, with 59.39% having been born in California. 17.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 134,537 | -1,828 | -1.34% |
| 2028 | 136,365 | -1,827 | -1.32% |
| 2027 | 138,192 | -1,827 | -1.3% |
| 2026 | 140,019 | -1,828 | -1.29% |
| 2025 | 141,847 | -1,827 | -1.27% |
| 2024 | 143,674 | -1,828 | -1.26% |
| 2023 | 145,502 | -831 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 146,333 | -776 | -0.53% |
| 2021 | 147,109 | -3,875 | -2.57% |
| 2020 | 150,984 | 490 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | 150,494 | -1,060 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 151,554 | -622 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 152,176 | 131 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 152,045 | 120 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 151,925 | 167 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 151,758 | 287 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 151,471 | 547 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 150,924 | 995 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 149,929 | 636 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 149,293 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 149,473 | 17,750 | 13.48% |
| 1990 | 131,723 | 38,981 | 42.03% |
| 1980 | 92,742 | 5,358 | 6.13% |
| 1970 | 87,384 | 20,227 | 30.12% |
| 1960 | 67,157 | 31,752 | 89.68% |
| 1950 | 35,405 | 11,866 | 50.41% |
| 1940 | 23,539 | 2,735 | 13.15% |
| 1930 | 20,804 | 7,299 | 54.05% |
| 1920 | 13,505 | 3,298 | 32.31% |
| 1910 | 10,207 | 4,681 | 84.71% |
| 1900 | 5,526 | 1,892 | 52.06% |
| 1890 | 3,634 | -130,903 | -97.3% |