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Pomeroy, OH


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Pomeroy, Ohio

Pomeroy, Ohio, in Meigs county, is 47 miles NE of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 82 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The village is home to some 1,966 residents.

The People and Families of Pomeroy

In Pomeroy, about 44% of adults are married. People in Pomeroy have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The village somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Pomeroy than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pomeroy had a median family income of $22,406.

Pomeroy Housing

According to the 2000 census, 63% of the housing in Pomeroy was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Pomeroy. In the village you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Pomeroy, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Pomeroy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyPomeroy Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
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Comparative Profile of Pomeroy, OH

Comparing Pomeroy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens67
Racial Diversity55
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men21
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built22
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