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Pomeroy, WA
City in Garfield County, Washington.
Population
1,354
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
762
ZIP codes
0
Pomeroy and its ZIP codes
Pomeroy at a glance
- Pomeroy is about 6.5 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,104 a year, 47% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,700 (62% below Washington) and median rent is $843 a month.
Local data for Pomeroy, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pomeroy, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,104
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$216,700
Median rent
$843/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (250), Irish Americans (153), Mexican Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garfield County. PPP loans are for Pomeroy.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,310
640 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,298
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26.7M
FY 2026, $11,662 per person
How people get to work
Pomeroy, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle2.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pomeroy, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
182
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
13
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 27°F
17.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pomeroy, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Pomeroy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PatahaCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.4 |
| DaytonCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| ColtonTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| UniontownTown | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| Clarkston Heights-VinelandCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 11.6 |
| StarbuckTown | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| West Clarkston-HighlandCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.8 |
| ClarkstonCity | 27 mi | 2.1 |
| LaCrosseTown | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| AlbionTown | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| PullmanCity | 28 mi | 11.1 |
| AsotinCity | 28 mi | 1.1 |
| Lewiston, IDCity | 29 mi | 17.5 |
| WaitsburgCity | 30 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pomeroy, WA in?
- Pomeroy is in Garfield County, Washington.
- What is the population of Pomeroy, WA?
- About 1,354 people live in Pomeroy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pomeroy?
- Nearby places include Pataha (2.7 mi), Dayton (21 mi), Colton (23 mi), Uniontown (25 mi), Clarkston Heights-Vineland (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023