Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Pomeroy, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,565

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.2%1,505

Two or More

2.4%38

Black

0.9%14

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.1%100

High School Diploma

39.6%390

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%70

Some College (1+ yr)

4.8%47

Associate's Degree

13%128

Bachelor's Degree

4.3%42

Master's Degree

3.5%35

Doctorate

1.1%11

HS or Higher

83.5%

BA or Higher

8.9%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$64,900

Median Renti

$491

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.7%405

Renter-Occupied

40.3%273

Total Units

823

Homeownership

59.7%

Vacancy Rate

17.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

35.6%144

$50K–$100K

36.5%148

$100K–$150K

15.6%63

$150K–$200K

5.9%24

$200K–$300K

5.4%22

$300K–$500K

1%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

114

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.9%16

2000–2009

1.9%16

1990–1999

4.3%35

1980–1989

11.2%92

1970–1979

7%58

1960–1969

5.2%43

1950–1959

10.2%84

1940–1949

7.2%59

1939 or earlier

51%420

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.8%378

Electricity

36.9%250

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%23

No Fuel

2.4%16

Wood

1.6%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$33,333

Mean Household Incomei

$48,345

Per Capita Incomei

$20,765

Poverty Ratei

39.1%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

653

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

15.2%103

$10K–$15K

11.7%79

$15K–$20K

9.1%62

$20K–$25K

4.7%32

$25K–$30K

6.6%45

$30K–$35K

3.8%26

$35K–$40K

2.4%16

$40K–$45K

3.7%25

$45K–$50K

2.7%18

$50K–$60K

4.4%30

$60K–$75K

9.9%67

$75K–$100K

13.3%90

$100K–$125K

6.3%43

$125K–$150K

5.3%36

$150K–$200K

0.6%4

$200K+

0.3%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

160

Avg. Tenant Renti

$341/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers22 homes86% occupied$330/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 874 homes93% occupied$344/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $33,333/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

87.1%

Very low income$10K–$17K/yr

12.9%

Who Receives This Housing

65% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3.1% of subsidized households are minority

29% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

635

Avg. Commutei

28.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

635

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

34(3% of civilian adults)