Pomeroy, WA Demographics

A map of Pomeroy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,136	1,227	83.9%	88.3%
Hispanic	117	83	8.6%	6.0%
Multiracial	82	58	6.1%	4.2%
Black	19	2	1.4%	0.1%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	1.1%

Pomeroy, Washington has an estimated population of 1,354, a slight decrease from the 1,389 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.9% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 6.1% Multiracial, 1.4% 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 less diverse than Washington 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 21.4% in 2020 and 28.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pomeroy is ranked the 362nd most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 362nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pomeroy's White Population

1,136 residents of Pomeroy, or 83.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pomeroy is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Pomeroy ranks 52nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomeroy's White population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Pomeroy's population has decreased from 88.3% to 83.9%.

Pomeroy is more White than neighboring Dayton (75.5% White), and LaCrosse (65.5% White). Pomeroy is less White than neighboring Pataha (100% White), Endicott (85.9% White), and Albion (95.6% White).

Pomeroy's Black Population

19 residents of Pomeroy, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pomeroy is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Pomeroy ranks 497th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomeroy's Black population has grown by an estimated 850.0%. Black residents' share of Pomeroy's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.4%.

Pomeroy is more Black than neighboring Pataha (0% Black), Dayton (0.8% Black), and Albion (0% Black). Pomeroy is less Black than neighboring LaCrosse (1.7% Black), and Endicott (3.5% 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 lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Pomeroy ranks 535th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 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 Dayton (2.7% Asian), and Albion (0.8% Asian).

Pomeroy's Hispanic Population

117 residents of Pomeroy, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pomeroy is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pomeroy ranks 406th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomeroy's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Pomeroy's population has increased from 6.0% to 8.6%.

Pomeroy is more Hispanic than neighboring Pataha (0% Hispanic), Endicott (2.8% Hispanic), and Albion (0% Hispanic). Pomeroy is less Hispanic than neighboring Dayton (10.8% Hispanic), and LaCrosse (12.9% 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 slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Pomeroy ranks 504th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 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 decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Pomeroy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dayton (0.3% Native American/Other), LaCrosse (15.7% Native American/Other), and Albion (0.8% Native American/Other).

Pomeroy's Multiracial Population

82 residents of Pomeroy, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pomeroy is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pomeroy ranks 527th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomeroy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Pomeroy's population has increased from 4.2% to 6.1%.

Pomeroy is more Multiracial than neighboring Pataha (0% Multiracial), LaCrosse (4.2% Multiracial), and Albion (2.8% Multiracial). Pomeroy is less Multiracial than neighboring Dayton (10% Multiracial), and Endicott (7.8% 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.