Pomona, NJ Demographics

A map of Pomona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,168	3,287	39.6%	44.3%
Asian	2,090	1,783	26.1%	24.0%
Hispanic	1,224	1,189	15.3%	16.0%
Black	835	858	10.4%	11.6%
Multiracial	659	245	8.2%	3.3%
Native American/Other	19	54	0.2%	0.7%

Pomona, New Jersey has an estimated population of 7,995, an increase from the 7,416 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.6% White, 26.1% Asian, 15.3% Hispanic, 10.4% Black, 8.2% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than New Jersey 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 70.5% in 2020 and 73.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pomona is ranked the 207th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 218th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pomona's White Population

3,168 residents of Pomona, or 39.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pomona is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Pomona ranks 590th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomona's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Pomona's population has decreased from 44.3% to 39.6%.

Pomona is less White than neighboring Stockton University (55.6% White), Germania (100% White), Cologne (85.1% White), Absecon (68.7% White), and Smithville (65.3% White).

Pomona's Black Population

835 residents of Pomona, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pomona is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Pomona ranks 100th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomona's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Black residents' share of Pomona's population has decreased from 11.6% to 10.4%.

Pomona is more Black than neighboring Germania (0% Black), Cologne (6.1% Black), and Absecon (10.3% Black). Pomona is less Black than neighboring Stockton University (15.3% Black), and Smithville (11.9% Black).

Pomona's Asian Population

2,090 residents of Pomona, or 26.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pomona is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Pomona ranks 58th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomona's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Asian residents' share of Pomona's population has increased from 24.0% to 26.1%.

Pomona is more Asian than neighboring Stockton University (11.2% Asian), Germania (0% Asian), Cologne (3.6% Asian), Absecon (6.2% Asian), and Smithville (4.4% Asian).

Pomona's Hispanic Population

1,224 residents of Pomona, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pomona is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Pomona ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomona's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Pomona's population has decreased from 16.0% to 15.3%.

Pomona is more Hispanic than neighboring Stockton University (11.3% Hispanic), Germania (0% Hispanic), Cologne (5.2% Hispanic), Absecon (12.8% Hispanic), and Smithville (11.2% Hispanic).

Pomona's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Pomona, 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 Pomona is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Pomona ranks 240th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomona's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pomona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Pomona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stockton University (0.1% Native American/Other), Germania (0% Native American/Other), Cologne (0% Native American/Other), and Absecon (0% Native American/Other). Pomona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smithville (3.4% Native American/Other).

Pomona's Multiracial Population

659 residents of Pomona, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pomona is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Pomona ranks 314th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomona's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 169.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pomona's population has increased from 3.3% to 8.2%.

Pomona is more Multiracial than neighboring Stockton University (6.4% Multiracial), Germania (0% Multiracial), Cologne (0% Multiracial), Absecon (1.9% Multiracial), and Smithville (3.8% 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.