Pomona, NY Demographics

A map of Pomona's Population by Race

Pomona, New York has an estimated population of 3,996, an increase from the 3,824 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.0% White, 13.6% Asian, 12.2% Hispanic, 10.9% Black, 5.4% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pomona, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pomona has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pomona, that probability was 48.2% in 2020 and 64.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pomona is ranked the 416th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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). Pomona was ranked the 429th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pomona's White Population

2,196 residents of Pomona, or 55.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pomona is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Pomona ranks 1020th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomona's White population has declined by an estimated 18.3%. White residents' share of Pomona's population has decreased from 70.3% to 55.0%.

Pomona is more White than neighboring Mount Ivy (38% White). Pomona is less White than neighboring Wesley Hills (89.1% White), New Hempstead (59.8% White), Thiells (67% White), and New Square (94.5% White).

Pomona's Black Population

437 residents of Pomona, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pomona is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Pomona ranks 108th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomona's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Pomona's population has decreased from 11.4% to 10.9%.

Pomona is more Black than neighboring Wesley Hills (1.5% Black), New Hempstead (9.4% Black), Thiells (1% Black), and New Square (0% Black). Pomona is less Black than neighboring Mount Ivy (17.9% Black).

Pomona's Asian Population

545 residents of Pomona, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pomona is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Pomona ranks 199th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomona's Asian population has grown by an estimated 137.0%. Asian residents' share of Pomona's population has increased from 6.0% to 13.6%.

Pomona is more Asian than neighboring Mount Ivy (4% Asian), Wesley Hills (3% Asian), New Hempstead (6.1% Asian), Thiells (2.2% Asian), and New Square (0.5% Asian).

Pomona's Hispanic Population

488 residents of Pomona, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pomona is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Pomona ranks 456th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomona's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 62.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Pomona's population has increased from 7.9% to 12.2%.

Pomona is more Hispanic than neighboring Wesley Hills (3.6% Hispanic), New Hempstead (6.6% Hispanic), and New Square (3.9% Hispanic). Pomona is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Ivy (38.2% Hispanic), and Thiells (28.9% Hispanic).

Pomona's Native American/Other Population

214 residents of Pomona, or 5.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pomona is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Pomona ranks 84th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomona's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 250.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pomona's population has increased from 1.6% to 5.4%.

Pomona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Ivy (1.5% Native American/Other), Wesley Hills (2.1% Native American/Other), Thiells (0.4% Native American/Other), and New Square (0.8% Native American/Other). Pomona is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Hempstead (13.9% Native American/Other).

Pomona's Multiracial Population

116 residents of Pomona, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pomona is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pomona ranks 829th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomona's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Pomona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Pomona is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Ivy (0.5% Multiracial), Wesley Hills (0.8% Multiracial), Thiells (0.6% Multiracial), and New Square (0.3% Multiracial). Pomona is less Multiracial than neighboring New Hempstead (4.1% 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.