Pomeroy, PA Demographics

A map of Pomeroy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	515	774	60.2%	71.3%
Multiracial	223	52	26.1%	4.8%
Hispanic	76	98	8.9%	9.0%
Black	42	143	4.9%	13.2%
Asian	0	14	0.0%	1.3%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.4%

Pomeroy, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 856, a large decrease from the 1,085 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.2% White, 26.1% Multiracial, 8.9% Hispanic, 4.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania 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 46.3% in 2020 and 56.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pomeroy is ranked the 1068th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 946th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pomeroy's White Population

515 residents of Pomeroy, or 60.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pomeroy is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Pomeroy ranks 1719th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomeroy's White population has declined by an estimated 33.5%. White residents' share of Pomeroy's population has decreased from 71.3% to 60.2%.

Pomeroy is more White than neighboring Parkesburg (53.8% White), Hayti (47% White), and Coatesville (28.9% White). Pomeroy is less White than neighboring Sadsburyville (67.5% White), and Westwood CDP (Chester County) (91.5% White).

Pomeroy's Black Population

42 residents of Pomeroy, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pomeroy is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Pomeroy ranks 114th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomeroy's Black population has declined by an estimated 70.6%. Black residents' share of Pomeroy's population has decreased from 13.2% to 4.9%.

Pomeroy is more Black than neighboring Sadsburyville (0% Black). Pomeroy is less Black than neighboring Westwood CDP (Chester County) (7.1% Black), Parkesburg (16.6% Black), Hayti (38.2% Black), and Coatesville (32.4% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Pomeroy ranks 484th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomeroy's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Pomeroy's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Pomeroy is less Asian than neighboring Parkesburg (1.3% Asian), Hayti (1.5% Asian), and Coatesville (0.6% Asian).

Pomeroy's Hispanic Population

76 residents of Pomeroy, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pomeroy is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pomeroy ranks 209th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomeroy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Pomeroy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.9%.

Pomeroy is more Hispanic than neighboring Westwood CDP (Chester County) (1.3% Hispanic). Pomeroy is less Hispanic than neighboring Sadsburyville (14.9% Hispanic), Parkesburg (18.5% Hispanic), Hayti (10.2% Hispanic), and Coatesville (30.2% Hispanic).

Pomeroy's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pomeroy, or 0.0% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Pomeroy ranks 921st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Pomeroy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westwood CDP (Chester County) (0.1% Native American/Other), and Coatesville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Pomeroy's Multiracial Population

223 residents of Pomeroy, or 26.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pomeroy is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Pomeroy ranks 345th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomeroy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 328.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Pomeroy's population has increased from 4.8% to 26.1%.

Pomeroy is more Multiracial than neighboring Sadsburyville (17.6% Multiracial), Westwood CDP (Chester County) (0% Multiracial), Parkesburg (9.7% Multiracial), Hayti (3.1% Multiracial), and Coatesville (7.5% 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.