Pomona, Kansas

Pomona, Kansas
City
Location within Franklin County and Kansas
KDOT map of Franklin County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°36′39″N95°27′11″W / 38.61083°N 95.45306°W / 38.61083; -95.45306 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Franklin
Founded	1869
Incorporated	1885
Named for	Goddess Pomona
Area [2]
• Total	0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2)
• Land	0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation [1]	958 ft (292 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	884
• Density	1,100/sq mi (430/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66076
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-57000
GNIS ID	2396249 [1]
Website	City info

Pomona is a city in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 884. ^[3]

History

Pomona was founded in about 1869. It was named for Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit trees. ^[4]

The first post office in Pomona was established in May 1870. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.75 square miles (1.94 km²), all land. ^[6]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Pomona has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	259		—
1890	466		79.9%
1900	547		17.4%
1910	523		−4.4%
1920	485		−7.3%
1930	501		3.3%
1940	485		−3.2%
1950	453		−6.6%
1960	489		7.9%
1970	541		10.6%
1980	868		60.4%
1990	835		−3.8%
2000	923		10.5%
2010	832		−9.9%
2020	884		6.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 884 people, 345 households, and 229 families in Pomona. ^{[8] [9]} The population density was 936.4 per square mile (361.6/km²). There were 381 housing units at an average density of 403.6 per square mile (155.8/km²). ^{[9] [10]} The racial makeup was 88.12% (779) white or European American (87.44% non-Hispanic white), 0.45% (4) black or African-American, 1.13% (10) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.11% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.79% (7) from other races, and 9.39% (83) from two or more races. ^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.39% (30) of the population. ^[12]

Of the 345 households, 31.6% had children under the age of 18; 46.7% were married couples living together; 27.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.8% of households consisted of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[9] The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.2. ^[13] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 8.4% of the population. ^[14]

25.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. ^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.9 males. ^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $53,929 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,992) and the median family income was $61,518 (+/- $15,498). ^[15] Males had a median income of $37,672 (+/- $3,184) versus $31,346 (+/- $8,756) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,938 (+/- $3,031). ^[16] Approximately, 9.6% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.7% of those under the age of 18 and 9.4% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[17] [18]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2010, there were 832 people, 346 households, and 239 families living in the city. The population density was 1,109.3 inhabitants per square mile (428.3/km²). There were 383 housing units at an average density of 510.7 per square mile (197.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.1% African American, 2.0% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 346 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[20] of 2000, there were 923 people, 353 households, and 242 families living in the city. The population density was 1,220.9 inhabitants per square mile (471.4/km²). There were 380 housing units at an average density of 502.6 per square mile (194.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.45% White, 2.71% Native American, 0.11% from other races, and 1.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 353 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,521, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $25,875 versus $18,641 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,939. About 4.4% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by West Franklin USD 287 public school district. West Franklin High School is located in Pomona. The School District includes K-5 schools in Williamsburg and Appanoose Township. The West Franklin mascot is West Franklin Falcons. ^[21]

History. Appanoose Township High School was consolidated with Pomona High School in 1962. The Appanoose High School colors were red and white with the Indian as their mascot. ^[22] Pomona High School's colors were black and red with the Pirate as their mascot. ^[22] A new high school was built in Pomona for the Pomona Indians ^[23] with the colors red, white and black.

School unification consolidated Williamsburg High School and Pomona High School into West Franklin High School in 2007.

Notable people

• Foster Dwight Coburn, Secretary of Agriculture, Kansas

See also

• Pomona State Park

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pomona, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Pomona, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 25, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  192.
5. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. Climate Summary for Pomona, Kansas
8. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
21. "West Franklin USD 287". USD 287. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
22. "Pomona As Indians Are Victorious Too", The Ottawa Herald, September 15, 1962, p.2.
23. "Indians Backed By Record", The Ottawa Herald, September 8, 1962, p.2.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Franklin County, Kansas

External links

• Pomona - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 287, local school district
• Pomona city map, KDOT