Pomona, New Jersey facts for kids
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Pomona, New Jersey
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Left: Map highlighting Pomona within Atlantic County: Right: location of Atlantic County in New Jersey.
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 Pomona, New Jersey
Location in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Pomona, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Pomona, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Atlantic |
| Township | Galloway |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.79 sq mi (7.21 km2) |
| • Land | 2.79 sq mi (7.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,416 |
| • Density | 2,662.8/sq mi (1,028.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
08240
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| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-60030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389693 |
Pomona is a small community in Galloway Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for gathering population data, but it doesn't have its own separate local government.
In 2010, about 7,124 people lived in Pomona. The area uses the United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08240. Sometimes, people use the name "Pomona" to talk about nearby areas too. These include parts of Hamilton Township and Egg Harbor Township. These areas are close to the Atlantic City International Airport.
For a long time, Stockton University was thought to be in Pomona. This was because the university's mail went to a post-office box in the Pomona Post Office. However, in 2011, the university changed its mailing address. It now uses its main campus address in Galloway Township.
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Pomona's Location and Size
Pomona is located in New Jersey. The U.S. Census Bureau says that the Pomona CDP covers about 2.797 square miles (7.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Pomona?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,624 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,019 | 53.2% | |
| 2010 | 7,124 | 77.3% | |
| 2020 | 7,416 | 4.1% | |
| Population sources 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 7,124 people living in Pomona. There were 2,107 households, which are groups of people living together. About 1,601 of these were families. The population density was about 2,547 people per square mile.
Population Details
Most people in Pomona in 2010 were White (57.99%). Other groups included Black or African American (10.64%) and Asian (22.11%). About 13.22% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (43.4%) had children under 18 years old. Most households (58.4%) were married couples. About 12.0% had a female head of household with no husband. The average household had 3.19 people.
The population's age varied. About 26.6% were under 18. About 14.3% were 65 or older. The average age was 37.4 years.
Schools in Pomona
Students in Pomona attend schools run by two different districts.
- The Galloway Township Public Schools teaches students from kindergarten through 8th grade.
- For high school, students go to schools operated by the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District.
Students living in Pomona are assigned to Absegami High School. There was also a Catholic school, Assumption Regional Catholic School, in Pomona. It moved to a different location in Galloway Township in 2007.
Famous People from Pomona
Some interesting people have connections to Pomona:
- Anne Grunow (born around 1959) is a scientist. She works at Ohio State University in the Byrd Polar Research Center.
- Samuel Ojserkis (born 1990) is a rower. He competed in the men's eight event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
See also
In Spanish: Pomona (Nueva Jersey) para niños
