Pomona, NJ Demographics

A map of Pomona's Population by Race

Pomona, New Jersey had a population of 7,416 in 2020. It was 44.3% White, 11.6% Black, 24.0% Asian, 16.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pomona, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Pomona is the 218th most populous. 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's White Population

3,287 residents of Pomona identify as White, or 44.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Pomona slightly less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Pomona is ranked #590 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pomona is less White than neighboring Stockton University (67% White), Germania (93.9% White), Cologne (80.8% White), Absecon (64.9% White), and Smithville (57.5% White).

Pomona's Black Population

858 residents of Pomona identify as Black, or 11.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pomona roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Pomona is ranked #100 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pomona is more Black than neighboring Stockton University (10.9% Black), Germania (1% Black), Cologne (6% Black), and Absecon (11.3% Black). Pomona is less Black than neighboring Smithville (18% Black).

Pomona's Asian Population

1,783 residents of Pomona identify as Asian, or 24.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pomona larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Pomona is ranked #58 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pomona is more Asian than neighboring Stockton University (4.3% Asian), Germania (0% Asian), Cologne (3.3% Asian), Absecon (7.6% Asian), and Smithville (7.2% Asian).

Pomona's Hispanic Population

1,189 residents of Pomona identify as Hispanic, or 16.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pomona slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Pomona is ranked #171 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pomona is more Hispanic than neighboring Stockton University (14.3% Hispanic), Germania (1.7% Hispanic), Cologne (4.8% Hispanic), Absecon (11.9% Hispanic), and Smithville (13.2% Hispanic).

Pomona's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Pomona identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pomona roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Pomona is ranked #229 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pomona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stockton University (0.3% Native American/Other), Germania (0.3% Native American/Other), Cologne (0.3% Native American/Other), and Smithville (0.5% Native American/Other). Pomona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Absecon (0.8% Native American/Other).

Pomona's Multiracial Population

245 residents of Pomona identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pomona roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Pomona is ranked #301 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pomona is more Multiracial than neighboring Stockton University (3.2% Multiracial), and Germania (3% Multiracial). Pomona is less Multiracial than neighboring Cologne (4.9% Multiracial), Absecon (3.6% Multiracial), and Smithville (3.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.