Facts and Figures
City of Pomona, CA
Los Angeles County
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Official City Seal |
Official City Flag |
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Mission Statement
The City of Pomona is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our diverse community. |
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Vision Statement
Pomona is a vibrant city providing a safe, clean, family-oriented community. We are committed to being a city that promotes harmonious diversity and economic prosperity. |
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| Geography Quick Facts: |
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County:
Land Area:
Total Area:
Population Density:
Housing Density: |
Los Angeles
22.84 miles2
22.84 miles2
6,544.29
1,733.70
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| CLIMATE |
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Annual average temperature (degrees F) = 63
Annual average rainfall (inches) = 17.3
Elevation (feet above sea level) = 1,150 |
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| City Government Quick Facts |
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| FOUNDED: January 6, 1888 |
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| CHARTER DATE: March 10, 1911 |
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| FORM OF GOVERNMENT – council/manager |
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City Hall:
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City:
Zip:
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Fax:
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City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona
91766
909-620-2311
909-620-3703
http://www.ci.pomona.ca.us/
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| Chamber of Commerce: Pomona Chamber of Commerce |
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Address:
City:
Zip:
Phone:
Fax:
Web address: |
101 W. Mission Blvd., Suite 223
Pomona
91769
909-622-1256
909-620-5986
http://www.pomonachamber.org/ |
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Mayor:Elliott Rothman
Phone: (909) 620-2051 |
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District 1:
District 2:
District 3:
District 4:
District 5:
District 6:
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Danielle Soto
Freddie Rodriguez
Cristina Carrizosa
Paula Lantz
Ginna Escobar
Stephen Atchley
909-620-2053 |
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City Manager:
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Linda Lowry
909-620-2051 |
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| 2008/09 Adopted Budget (as adopted on June 5, 2006) |
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$98,174,734
$9,350,912
$268,502,272 |
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Combined |
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Number of Hospitals: 2
Number of City Parks: 26
Number of Library(s): 1 – Pomona Public Library (city of Pomona)
Police Department: 1 – City of Pomona
Los Angeles County Fire Department: 8 stations in Pomona
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| Local Attractions: |
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LA County Fair, NHRA Races & Museum, Historic Neighborhoods and Buildings - Lincoln Park District, Adobe Palomares House, and the Arts and Antiques District.
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Largest Employer
Largest Employer #1
Largest Employer #2
Largest Employer #3
Largest Employer #4
Largest Employer #5
Largest Employer #6
Largest Employer #7
Largest Employer #8
Largest Employer #9
Largest Employer #10 |
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
California Acrylic Industries (CAL SPAS)
Casa Colina Rehabilitation
Verizon
Royal Cabinets
Hayward Industries
First Transit
Interstate Brands West Corp (Wonder Bread)
Wal-Mart
Pioneer Electronics |
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City of Pomona Employees
Authorized FT positions: 771 |
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| People Quick Facts |
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| General Characteristics |
Estimate |
Percent |
U.S. |
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Total population
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162,140
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| Male |
81,630 |
50.6 |
49.0% |
| Female |
79,627 |
49.4 |
51.0% |
| Median age (years) |
28.9 |
(X) |
36.4 |
| Under 5 years |
15,670 |
9.7 |
7.0%
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| 18 years and over |
108,321 |
67.2 |
74.6% |
| 65 years and over |
13,475 |
8.4 |
12.1% |
| One race |
156,094 |
96.8 |
98.1% |
| White |
82,468 |
51.1 |
74.7% |
| Black or African American |
11,538 |
7.2 |
12.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native |
624 |
0.4 |
0.8% |
| Asian |
16,517 |
10.2 |
4.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and |
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| Other Pacific Islander |
57 |
0.0 |
0.1% |
| Some other race |
44,890 |
27.8 |
6.0% |
| Two or more races |
5,163 |
3.2 |
1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) |
114,004 |
707 |
14.5% |
| Household population |
161,257 |
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| Average household size |
3.84 |
(X) |
2.60 |
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Average family size
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4.38
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(X)
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3.18
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| Total housing units |
43,492 |
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| Occupied housing units |
42,015 |
96.6 |
89.2 |
| Owner-occupied housing units |
26,204 |
62.4 |
66.9 |
| Renter-occupied housing units |
15,811 |
37.6 |
33.1 |
| Vacant housing units |
1,477 |
3.4 |
10.8 |
| Social Characteristics |
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Percent |
U.S. |
| Population 25 years and over |
91,179 |
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| High school graduate or higher |
(X) |
61.3 |
84.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
(X) |
14.1 |
27.2% |
| Civilian veterans |
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| (civilian population 18 years and over) |
5,324 |
5.0 |
10.9% |
| Disability status |
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| (population 5 years and over) |
16,316 |
11.3 |
14.9% |
| Foreign born |
62,447 |
38.7 |
12.4% |
| Male, Now married, except separated |
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| (population 15 years and over) |
30,673 |
51.0 |
55.9% |
| Female, Now married, except separated |
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| (population 15 years and over) |
27,592 |
48.7 |
51.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home |
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(population 5 years and over)
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100,804
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69.2
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19.4%
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| Economic Characteristics |
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Percent |
U.S. |
| In labor force |
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| (population 16 years and over) |
73,453 |
64.4 |
65.9% |
| Mean travel time to work in minutes |
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| (workers 16 years and over) |
32.9 |
(X) |
25.1 |
| Median household income |
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| (in 2005 inflation-adjusted dollars) |
41,805 |
(X) |
46,242 |
| Median family income |
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43,328 |
(X) |
55,832 |
| Per capita income |
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| (in 2005 inflation-adjusted dollars) |
15,767 |
(X) |
25,035 |
| Families below poverty level |
(X) |
11.4 |
10.2 (X) |
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Individuals below poeverty level
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(X)
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13.4
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13.3 (X)
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| Housing Characteristics |
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Percent |
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| Owner-occupied homes |
26,204 |
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| Median value (dollars) |
365,400 |
(X) |
167,500 |
| Median of selected monthly owner costs |
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| With a mortgage (dollars) |
1,625 |
(X) |
1,295 |
| Not mortgaged (dollars) |
370 |
(X) |
369 |
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| Utilites Quick Facts |
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| Water/Refuse/Sewage: City-operated |
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| Natural Gas: The Gas Company |
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| Electricity: Southern California Edison Company |
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| Telephone: Verizon California |
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| Cable: Time Warner |
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