Pomona, Kansas facts for kids
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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 | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 832 |
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820 |
| • Density | 1,036.66/sq mi (400.46/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 | 479638 |
| Website | City info |
Pomona is a city in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 832.
History
Pomona was founded in about 1869. It was named for Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit trees.
The first post office in Pomona was established in May, 1870.
Geography
Pomona is located at 38°36′33″N 95°27′6″W / 38.60917°N 95.45167°W (38.609277, -95.451732). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.75 square miles (1.94 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Pomona has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 820 | −1.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 832 people, 346 households, and 239 families living in the city. The population density was 1,109.3 inhabitants per square mile (428.3/km2). There were 383 housing units at an average density of 510.7 per square mile (197.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.1% African American, 2.0% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.
There were 346 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.90.
The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.
Education
Pomona is served by West Franklin USD 287 public school district. West Franklin High School is located in Pomona. The School District includes K-5 schools in Williamsburg and Appanoose Township. The West Franklin mascot is West Franklin Falcons.
History. Appanoose Township High School was consolidated with Pomona High School in 1962. The Appanoose High School colors were red and white with the Indian as their mascot. Pomona High School's colors were black and red with the Pirate as their mascot. A new high school was built in Pomona for the Pomona Indians with the colors red, white and black.
School unification consolidated Williamsburg High School and Pomona High School into West Franklin High School in 2007.
See also
In Spanish: Pomona (Kansas) para niños
