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Pomona, California

Pomona is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 149,473.

Geography Pomona is located at 34°3'39" North, 117°45'21" West (34.060760, -117.755886)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 59.2 km² (22.8 mi²). 59.2 km² (22.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 149,473 people, 37,855 households, and 29,791 families residing in the city. The population density is 2,526.8/km² (6,544.3/mi²). There are 39,598 housing units at an average density of 669.4/km² (1,733.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 41.76% White, 9.63% African American, 1.26% Native American, 7.20% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 34.93% from other races, and 5.01% from two or more races. 64.47% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 37,855 households out of which 49.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% are married couples living together, 16.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% are non-families. 15.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.82 and the average family size is 4.22.

In the city the population is spread out with 34.6% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 26 years. For every 100 females there are 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $40,021, and the median income for a family is $40,852. Males have a median income of $30,195 versus $26,135 for females. The per capita income for the city is $13,336. 21.6% of the population and 17.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 27.4% are under the age of 18 and 11.7% are 65 or older.



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