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Pomona, Kansas

Pomona, Kansas
City
Location within Franklin County and Kansas
Location within Franklin County and Kansas
KDOT map of Franklin County (legend)
KDOT map of Franklin County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°36′33″N 95°27′6″W / 38.60917°N 95.45167°W / 38.60917; -95.45167Coordinates: 38°36′33″N 95°27′6″W / 38.60917°N 95.45167°W / 38.60917; -95.45167
Country United States
State Kansas
County Franklin
Area
 • Total 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
 • Land 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 961 ft (293 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 832
 • Estimate (2015) 803
 • Density 1,100/sq mi (430/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 66076
Area code(s) 785
FIPS code 20-57000
GNIS feature ID 0479638
Website pomonaks.com

Pomona is a city in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 832.

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

The first post office in Pomona was established in May, 1870.

Pomona is located at 38°36′33″N 95°27′6″W / 38.60917°N 95.45167°W / 38.60917; -95.45167 (38.609277, -95.451732). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.75 square miles (1.94 km2), all land.

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.

As of the census of 2010, there were 832 people, 346 households, and 239 families residing 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.


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