Pomona, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pomona, Kansas
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Location within Franklin County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Named for | Goddess Pomona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 884 |
| • Density | 1,105/sq mi (427.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66076
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-57000 |
| GNIS ID | 2396249 |
| Website | City info |
Pomona is a small city located in Franklin County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a friendly place with a close-knit community. In 2020, about 884 people called Pomona home.
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Exploring Pomona
A Look Back in Time
Pomona was started around 1869. It got its name from Pomona, a Roman goddess. She was known as the goddess of fruit trees and orchards.
The first post office in Pomona opened in May 1870. This helped people send and receive mail easily.
Where is Pomona?
Pomona is a small city in terms of size. It covers about 0.75 square miles (2 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Weather in Pomona
The weather in Pomona is usually warm and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild or cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
Who Lives Here?
Pomona has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in the city:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 259 | — | |
| 1890 | 466 | 79.9% | |
| 1900 | 547 | 17.4% | |
| 1910 | 523 | −4.4% | |
| 1920 | 485 | −7.3% | |
| 1930 | 501 | 3.3% | |
| 1940 | 485 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 453 | −6.6% | |
| 1960 | 489 | 7.9% | |
| 1970 | 541 | 10.6% | |
| 1980 | 868 | 60.4% | |
| 1990 | 835 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 923 | 10.5% | |
| 2010 | 832 | −9.9% | |
| 2020 | 884 | 6.3% | |
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People of Pomona Today
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 884 people living in Pomona. There were 345 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Pomona are white. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (46.7%) were married couples living together. About 31.6% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.7 people. The average family had about 3.2 people.
The median age in Pomona was 38.3 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old. About 19.6% were 65 years or older.
Learning in Pomona
Students in Pomona attend schools in the West Franklin USD 287 public school district. The main high school, West Franklin High School, is located right in Pomona. There are also elementary schools in nearby Williamsburg and Appanoose Township. The sports teams for West Franklin High School are called the West Franklin Falcons.
Over the years, schools in the area have joined together. In 1962, Appanoose Township High School combined with Pomona High School. Then, in 2007, Williamsburg High School and Pomona High School joined to form West Franklin High School.
Famous People from Pomona
- Foster Dwight Coburn was a notable person from Pomona. He served as the Secretary of Agriculture for Kansas.
See Also
In Spanish: Pomona (Kansas) para niños
