Pomaria, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Pomaria, South Carolina had a total population of 152, the 425th largest town in South Carolina, with a median household income of $63,750, which is 8% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Pomaria Quick Facts
How Pomaria Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 103 | 152 | +47.6% |
| Median household income | $71,250 | $63,750 | -10.5% |
| Median home value | $176,600 | $212,500 | +20.3% |
How Pomaria Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Pomaria Rankings in South Carolina
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Other Cities in Newberry County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry | 10,790 | $51,260 | 31.5% | $142,400 |
| Whitmire | 1,319 | $37,837 | 24.3% | $53,500 |
| Prosperity | 1,318 | $62,958 | 10.1% | $152,200 |
| Helena | 716 | $38,651 | 24.2% | $157,300 |
| Little Mountain | 368 | $91,250 | 17.9% | $267,100 |
| Silverstreet | 330 | $96,250 | 7.3% | $206,600 |
| Peak | 108 | $138,472 | 3.7% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Pomaria
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kline | 154 | N/A | $104,700 | 6.7% | 16.2% |
| Livingston | 152 | $60,000 | $90,000 | 18.4% | 7.9% |
| Vance | 166 | N/A | N/A | 16.3% | 21.7% |
| Wisacky | 149 | $52,333 | $102,800 | 29.0% | 6.7% |
| Oswego | 172 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 152, Pomaria's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Pomaria is a small community located in South Carolina, within Newberry County. The total population is 152. It ranks as the 425th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.
Age Demographics
The median age in Pomaria is 40.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years. 15.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Pomaria is $63,750. This is 8% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Pomaria. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Pomaria, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $212,500. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 71.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Pomaria is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.1%.
Education
34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Pomaria, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pomaria, South Carolina?
Pomaria, South Carolina has a population of 152 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Pomaria, SC?
The median household income in Pomaria is $63,750, which is 21% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Pomaria, SC?
The ACS sample for Pomaria recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Pomaria, South Carolina?
Pomaria's population is 73.0% White, 19.1% Black, 6.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Pomaria, SC?
The median home value in Pomaria is $212,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.
How educated is Pomaria, South Carolina?
34.3% of adults (25+) in Pomaria hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.