Village · Ohio
Pomeroy, Ohio
Pomeroy, village, in Meigs County, Ohio. Pomeroy had 1,514 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,573 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,565 (±307). GEOID 3964024.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,514
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,573 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,565 ±307
Median household income
$33,333
±$14,264 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$64,900
±$27,819 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$491
±$174 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Pomeroy and what county is it in?
Pomeroy is a village in Meigs County, Ohio. It covers 3.3 square miles of land, 479 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pomeroy lies entirely within Salisbury Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pomeroy, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,514 people lived in Pomeroy on July 1, 2025, down 3.6% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,573 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,565 (±307).
| Measure | Pomeroy | Meigs County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,565 ±307 | 21,896 | −425 |
| Households | 678 ±121 | 9,102 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.24 | 2.38 | −0.42 |
| Housing units | 823 ±134 | 10,675 | −188 |
Pomeroy's population since 2000
From 1,966 in 2000 to 1,514 in 2025: down 23.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pomeroy as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pomeroy?
The median resident of Pomeroy is 36.1 years old; 27.1% are under 18 and 14.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.4%.
| Measure | Pomeroy | Meigs County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 ±3.6 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.1% ±6.3 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.1% ±4.8 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±5.2 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.2% ±3.2 pts | 95.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±2.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0% ±1.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.6% ±5.0 pts | 22.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±4.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.5% ±6.4 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.9% ±4.2 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7% ±2.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.7% ±8.0 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pomeroy earn?
Half of Pomeroy's 678 households earn less than $33,333 a year (±$14,264), against $46,873 in Meigs County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $40,437 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 39.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pomeroy | Meigs County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $33,333 ±$14,264 | $46,873 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $48,345 ±$7,837 | $61,476 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,765 ±$3,088 | $26,289 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 39.6% ±11.7 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 50.7% ±21.2 pts | 30.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 38.9% ±10.0 pts | 25.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% ±3.4 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.2% ±6.6 pts | 78.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pomeroy?
Owners occupy 59.7% of Pomeroy's occupied homes and renters 40.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $64,900 by its owner (±$27,819). The median renter pays $491 a month including utilities, and 49.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pomeroy | Meigs County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $64,900 ±$27,819 | $119,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $491 ±$174 | $722 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.8% ±19.0 pts | 41.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $969 ±$116 | $1,130 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.7% ±9.9 pts | 75.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.3% ±9.9 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Housing units | 823 ±134 | 10,675 | −188 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1% ±3.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% ±5.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.2% ±8.5 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.1% ±4.0 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.9% ±2.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 51.0% ±8.6 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.9% ±7.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pomeroy building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Pomeroy in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pomeroy work and get to work?
88.8% of Pomeroy's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.6 minutes.
| Measure | Pomeroy | Meigs County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.7% ±8.3 pts | 48.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±3.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 88.8% ±6.8 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2% ±6.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.6 min ±5.1 | 31.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pomeroy?
No census tract lies mostly in Pomeroy; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9645Meigs County | 2,613 | $35,545 |
| Tract 9644Meigs County | 3,010 | $40,909 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pomeroy) · Census block assignment files
How does Pomeroy compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pomeroy is the 8,696th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 447th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Pomeroy ranks 1,687th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 447th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,557th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 741st | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,687th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,700th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,701st | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 1,447th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 15th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,565th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,457th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,547th | 1,732 |
| Travel time to work | 411th | 1,731 |
Pomeroy's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Pomeroy with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pomeroy?
20 of the 57 figures for Pomeroy on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pomeroy are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Pomeroy.