Pomona, CA

By: Grace Andleman, Jonathan Navarro, Marla Peralta, Grayson

Prader
Pomona, California

https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/pomona/crime
Socioeconomic Status
● In 2017, the population in Pomona was at 152,366 people.
● Men average about $72,235 in salary, which is 1.26 times more than women.
● Women average $57,252 in salary.
● Women between 35-44 years old are the largest demographic group living in poverty.
● Wages by race in California:
1. Asian= $65,946
2. White= $59,925
3. Other Races= $49,289
● 20.7% of people live below the poverty line.
● Poverty by race/ethnicity living in poverty:
1. Hispanic= 22,608
2. White= 16,741
3. Other= 7,619
● From 2016 to 2017 employment rate grew 3.47%.
Social Determinants
● Highest level of education attained among adults (25+)...

- 33% said less than high school

- 25% said high school diploma

- 25% said some college

- 18% said bachelor degree or higher

● Income - Median household income is $53,281

● Employment - 90% of employed adults in the labor force

● 50% of the population live in close range to a grocery store

Social Determinants (cont.)
● Civic engagement (have the power to advocate for health promoting

policies; 59% of residents from Pomona are registered voters)

● Number of public libraries in Pomona: 1 (libraries offer many different

programs and services that help support academic achievement)

● 34% of residents in Pomona are foreign-born residents

● 14% of households have limited English proficiency

Behavioral Determinants
● Binge drinking

● Smoking - 11% of adults smoke cigarettes

● No physical activity or exercise (35% of adults meet recommended guideline

for physical activity)

● 31% of adults (over the age of 18) are obese

● 11% of adults (over the age of 18) have been diagnosed with diabetes
School / Education
•In 2016, the universities in Pomona awarded 8,652
degrees. 2013- Pomona, California United
•Degrees awarded by gender: 2017 Ca States
1. Males= 4,406
2. Females= 4,246
•Student population= 18,199 male students.
•Student population= 16,325 female students.. High 68.5% 82.5% 87.3%
•Universities that awarded degrees: school
1.California State Polytechnic University= 5,356 graduate
degrees awarded or higher
2.DeVry University= 1,782 degrees awarded
3.Western University of Health Science= 1,114
Bachelor’ 17.7% 32.6% 30.9%
degrees awarded
s degree
•Degrees awarded by race or ethnicity: or higher
1.Hispanic or Latino= 2,662
2.White= 2,246
3.Asian= 2,115
Employment / Economic Status
● From 2016 to 2017, employment in Pomona, CA grew at a rate of 3.47%, from
64.6k employees to 66.8k employees.
● The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pomona, CA, are:
○ Manufacturing (8,113 people)
○ Health Care & Social Assistance (7,925 people)
○ Retail Trade (7,670 people)
● Pomona, CA has an unusually high number of residents working specialty jobs:
○ Material Moving Occupations (2.04 times higher than expected)
○ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.59 times)
○ Production Occupations (1.57 times)
Housing

2013-2017 Pomona, California United

•Median property value in Pomona in 2017 was Ca States

Housing 40,530 14,277,157 138,537,07

$344,200 which is 1.58 times greater than the units 8
national average. Homeowne 52.6% 54.5% 63.8%
rship
•Homeownership rate is 52.6%, the national
Median $344,200 $443,400 $193,500
average is 63.9%. property
value
•There’re 38.9 thousand households.
Median $1,246 $1,358 $982
gross rent
•Median household is $53,281.

•Property taxes in Pomona is about $3,000+.

Transportation
● The average commute for Pomona Residents- 30 minutes (US Census/Data USA)
● Percent of residents who:

Drove Alone- 73.8%

Carpooled- 15.5%

Work from home- 4%

Walk and bike to work- 3%

Use public transportation-2.6%

Transportation (cont.)
● Types of Transportation for Pomona Residents

-Transportation Authority

-Bus-Foothill transit

-Metrolink

-Several taxi companies

-”The average car ownership in Pomona, CA is 2 cars per household” (Data USA).

https://datausa.io/profile/geo/pomona-ca/

https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/pomonacitycalifornia
Air Quality Current Conditions

● Pomona air quality is 52.

● The US average is 58.
● Air Quality Index 61
“Moderate” as of: 12/2/2019
● Air quality is acceptable;
however, for some pollutants
there may be a moderate
health concern for a very
small number of people who
are unusually sensitive to air
pollution.
Water Quality
● Pomona water quality is 52
● The US average is 55
● Majority of water is obtained from 38
wells throughout Pomona from three
water basins.
● Pomona Water Reclamation Plant
(WRP) 10 million gallons of
wastewater per day and serves a
population of approximately 130,000
people at over 190 different sites.
Hospitals
-Casa-Colina Hospital for Rehab Medicine (Non-Profit)

-Doctor referral needed

-American Recovery Center (Non-Profit)

-Drug addiction treatment

-Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (Non-Profit)

-Emergency Room

https://www.citytowninfo.com/places/california/pomona
Access to Care

“The vast majority of adults and children in Los Angeles county have
health insurance, in large part due to outreach efforts and local insurance
availability for children and the expansion of insurance coverage following
the passage of the federal Affordable Care Act in 2012” (Data USA)
Access to Care (cont.)
Access to Care (cont.)
Health Disparities (State & National Stats)
● The crime rate in Pomona is high. According to City-Data.com crime index the 2018
crime rate in Pomona, CA was 354 which is 1.3 greater than the U.S average
● Life expectancy at birth (years)
○ 79.8-Pomona
○ 82.3-Los Angeles
● Percentage of adults 18+ who report receiving the social and emotional support they
need
○ 61%-Pomona
○ 64%-Los Angeles County
○ 79%-Best performing city or community

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles County Health Survey, 2015
Resources
Here are a few of the many resources available to the community of Pomona…

● Pomona Public Health Center

- Provides health services for people of all ages
● Inland Valley Hope Partners
- Provides food to those who cannot afford to keep food on the their table
● Pomona Homeless Outreach
- Community outreach, case management, etc.
● Family services
- Parenting classes, individual and family counseling (English & Spanish)
Strategies - Los Angeles County Community Health
Improvement Plan 2015-2020

● Practice healthy habits (e.g. exercise, diet)

● Increase access to care
● Prevent and manage chronic disease
● Prevent and reduce violence
● Increase the availability of safe, quality, and affordable housing
● Prevent and treat substance abuse
● Increase the number of youth who graduate high school and pursue higher education
References
(n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2019, from https://www.bestplaces.net/health/city/california/pomona

City of Pomona Water Resources Department (2018). Where does your water come from? Retrieved from

http://www.ci.pomona.ca.us/mm/water/pdf/Pomona2018CCR.pdf

California Environmental Protection Agency (2015). California hpi clean environmental score. Retrieved from

http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ohae/docs/cchp/pdf/2018/Pomona.pdf

Food Pantries. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2019, from https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ca-pomona

Health Agency. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2019, from

https://locator.lacounty.gov/health/Location/3182356/pomona-public-health-center
References (cont.)
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https://www.towncharts.com/California/Education/Pomona-city-CA-Education-data.html

Pomona, CA. (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2019, from https://datausa.io/profile/geo/pomona-ca#tmap_occ_num_emp

Pomona, CA. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2019, from https://datausa.io/profile/geo/pomona-ca/

Pomona, CA Air Quality. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2019, from http://www.usa.com/pomona-ca-air-quality.htm

Pomona, CA Crime Rates. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2019, from https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/pomona/crime

Pomona, California - City Information, Fast Facts, Schools, Colleges, and More. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2019, from

https://www.citytowninfo.com/places/california/pomona
References (cont.)
SW San Bernardino, CA Air Quality. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2019, from

https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_city&zipcode=91766&submit=Go

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Pomona city, California. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2019, from

https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/pomonacitycalifornia

VOA Pomona Homeless Outreach. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2019, from https://www.shelterlistings.org/details/39272/