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.

Pomona, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

147,943

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

71.8%106,153

Asian

10.6%15,678

White

9.4%13,941

Black

5.3%7,786

Two or More

2%2,901

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%665

Other

0.4%527

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%292

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%2,278

High School Diploma

24.5%24,100

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%5,760

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%13,503

Associate's Degree

6.9%6,801

Bachelor's Degree

13.8%13,593

Master's Degree

4.6%4,536

Professional Degree

0.9%870

Doctorate

1%945

HS or Higher

73.5%

BA or Higher

20.3%

Graduate+

6.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$593,800

Median Renti

$1,810

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54%22,997

Renter-Occupied

46%19,626

Total Units

44,373

Homeownership

54%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%825

$50K–$100K

2.7%626

$100K–$150K

1.8%407

$150K–$200K

1%232

$200K–$300K

1.2%280

$300K–$500K

21.4%4,928

$500K–$1M

65.2%14,996

$1M+

3.1%703

Rent Distribution

Under $500

755

$500–$750

440

$750–$1,000

573

$1,000–$1,250

1,671

$1,250–$1,500

2,255

$1,500–$2,000

5,762

$2,000+

7,086

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%519

2010–2019

5.2%2,328

2000–2009

5.6%2,463

1990–1999

5.9%2,634

1980–1989

16.5%7,304

1970–1979

10.8%4,811

1960–1969

13.7%6,085

1950–1959

23.3%10,353

1940–1949

7.7%3,409

1939 or earlier

10.1%4,467

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.6%27,550

Electricity

25.2%10,742

No Fuel

6.9%2,959

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%733

Solar

0.8%331

Other

0.4%157

Wood

0.2%87

Fuel Oil

0.1%44

Coal

0%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,479

Mean Household Incomei

$98,584

Per Capita Incomei

$29,252

Poverty Ratei

14.1%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

74,198

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%2,008

$10K–$15K

4%1,687

$15K–$20K

2.7%1,161

$20K–$25K

3.8%1,640

$25K–$30K

2.4%1,022

$30K–$35K

2.7%1,145

$35K–$40K

3.3%1,403

$40K–$45K

3.9%1,677

$45K–$50K

3.3%1,405

$50K–$60K

5.8%2,456

$60K–$75K

10.7%4,576

$75K–$100K

12.9%5,479

$100K–$125K

11.4%4,838

$125K–$150K

7.9%3,355

$150K–$200K

10.8%4,589

$200K+

9.8%4,182

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

1,447

Residentsi

2,844

Avg. Tenant Renti

$528/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

39 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1,119 homes85% occupied$555/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8179 homes99% occupied$467/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC149 homes100% occupied$396/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,479/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

90.1%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

8.2%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

72.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

89.1% of subsidized households are minority

23.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

49,13133.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

29,280

China

2,819

Philippines

2,640

Guatemala

1,978

Korea

1,164

India

499

Canada

164

United Kingdom

124

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

67,398

Avg. Commutei

31.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

69,279

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,999(2.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89%Insured

11%Uninsured

Pomona, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026