Pomeroy, OH Demographics

A map of Pomeroy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,505	1,475	96.2%	93.8%
Multiracial	38	44	2.4%	2.8%
Black	14	25	0.9%	1.6%
Hispanic	5	17	0.3%	1.1%
Native American/Other	3	10	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Pomeroy, Ohio has an estimated population of 1,565, a less than 1% change from the 1,573 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.2% White, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.3% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pomeroy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pomeroy has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pomeroy, that probability was 11.9% in 2020 and 7.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pomeroy is ranked the 554th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Pomeroy was ranked the 542nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pomeroy's White Population

1,505 residents of Pomeroy, or 96.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pomeroy is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Pomeroy ranks 315th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomeroy's White population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Pomeroy's population has increased from 93.8% to 96.2%.

Pomeroy is more White than neighboring Clifton (86.3% White), and Syracuse (95.6% White). Pomeroy is less White than neighboring Mason (97.7% White), Middleport (96.8% White), and Hartford City (98.6% White).

Pomeroy's Black Population

14 residents of Pomeroy, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pomeroy is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Pomeroy ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomeroy's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.0%. Black residents' share of Pomeroy's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.9%.

Pomeroy is more Black than neighboring Mason (0% Black), Hartford City (0% Black), and Syracuse (0% Black). Pomeroy is less Black than neighboring Clifton (13.7% Black), and Middleport (2.8% Black).

Pomeroy's Asian Population

0 residents of Pomeroy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pomeroy is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Pomeroy ranks 865th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomeroy's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Pomeroy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pomeroy is less Asian than neighboring Mason (0.1% Asian).

Pomeroy's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Pomeroy, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pomeroy is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Pomeroy ranks 981st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomeroy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 70.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Pomeroy's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Pomeroy is more Hispanic than neighboring Clifton (0% Hispanic), Middleport (0% Hispanic), Hartford City (0% Hispanic), and Syracuse (0% Hispanic). Pomeroy is less Hispanic than neighboring Mason (0.4% Hispanic).

Pomeroy's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Pomeroy, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pomeroy is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Pomeroy ranks 357th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomeroy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pomeroy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Pomeroy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clifton (0% Native American/Other), Middleport (0% Native American/Other), Hartford City (0% Native American/Other), and Syracuse (0% Native American/Other). Pomeroy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mason (0.3% Native American/Other).

Pomeroy's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Pomeroy, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pomeroy is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Pomeroy ranks 976th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomeroy's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Pomeroy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Pomeroy is more Multiracial than neighboring Mason (1.5% Multiracial), Clifton (0% Multiracial), Middleport (0.4% Multiracial), and Hartford City (1.4% Multiracial). Pomeroy is less Multiracial than neighboring Syracuse (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.