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Pomeroy, OH
Village in Meigs County, Ohio.
Population
1,565
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
477
ZIP codes
0
Pomeroy and its ZIP codes
Pomeroy at a glance
- Pomeroy is 65% denser than Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $33,333, 53% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $64,900 (70% below Ohio) and median rent is $491 a month.
Local data for Pomeroy, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pomeroy, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,333
Poverty rate
39.6%
Median home value
$64,900
Median rent
$491/mo
Homeownership
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher
8.9%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (260), Irish Americans (174), French Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Meigs County. PPP loans are for Pomeroy.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,674
3,493 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,890
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$157M
FY 2026, $7,085 per person
How people get to work
Pomeroy, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.8%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pomeroy, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
433
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
106
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pomeroy, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.3%
U.S. 33.3% +13.0 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
25.2%
U.S. 12.8% +12.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Pomeroy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mason, WVTown | 0.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Clifton, WVCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.3 |
| MiddleportVillage | 2.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Hartford City, WVTown | 3.6 mi | 1.2 |
| SyracuseVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| RutlandVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.9 |
| New Haven, WVTown | 5.2 mi | 1.1 |
| CheshireVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| RacineVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Point Pleasant, WVCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| KanaugaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Henderson, WVTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| BidwellCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Tuppers PlainsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| WilkesvilleVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Ravenswood, WVCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pomeroy, OH in?
- Pomeroy is in Meigs County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Pomeroy, OH?
- About 1,565 people live in Pomeroy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pomeroy?
- Nearby places include Mason, WV (0.9 mi), Clifton, WV (1.4 mi), Middleport (2.5 mi), Hartford City, WV (3.6 mi), Syracuse (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023