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Pomaria, SC
Town in Newberry County, South Carolina.
Population
152
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
145
ZIP codes
0
Pomaria and its ZIP codes
Local data for Pomaria, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newberry County. PPP loans are for Pomaria.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,566
14,441 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,782
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$291M
FY 2026, $7,711 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Pomaria, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
561
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pomaria, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Pomaria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Little MountainTown | 4.9 mi | 1.5 |
| PeakTown | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| ProsperityTown | 7.5 mi | 2 |
| JenkinsvilleTown | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| ChapinTown | 8.4 mi | 2.1 |
| NewberryCity | 11 mi | 9.2 |
| HelenaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake Murray of RichlandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| SilverstreetTown | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| IrmoTown | 18 mi | 6.8 |
| WinnsboroTown | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| WhitmireTown | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Winnsboro MillsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| LexingtonTown | 22 mi | 12 |
| Seven OaksCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.7 |
| CarlisleTown | 22 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pomaria, SC in?
- Pomaria is in Newberry County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Pomaria, SC?
- About 152 people live in Pomaria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pomaria?
- Nearby places include Little Mountain (4.9 mi), Peak (5.6 mi), Prosperity (7.5 mi), Jenkinsville (8.3 mi), Chapin (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023