Pomona, New Jersey
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| Pomona, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Atlantic |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| - Land | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 4,019 |
| - Density | 1,437.4/sq mi (555.0/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 08240 |
| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-60030[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0879411[2] |
Pomona is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Galloway Township, in Atlantic County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 4,019. It is home to the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
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[edit] Geography
Pomona is located at (39.467258, -74.547740)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,624 |
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| 2000 | 4,019 | 53.2% | |
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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,019 people, 1,297 households, and 1,002 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 554.2/km² (1,437.4/mi²). There were 1,357 housing units at an average density of 187.1/km² (485.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 74.15% White, 8.04% African American, 0.35% Native American, 11.99% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.56% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.49% of the population.
There were 1,297 households out of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.47.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 30.4% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $52,796, and the median income for a family was $56,846. Males had a median income of $35,554 versus $29,453 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,182. About 2.3% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Population Finder: Pomona CDP, New Jersey. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2007-03-19.
[edit] External links
- Pomona, New Jersey is at coordinates Coordinates:
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