Hatton House · National Register of Historic Places
Pomaria’s story
186 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1840Pomaria is settled
PomariaSC
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
136
2025 Census estimate · +6.3% since 2020
Typical home
$293K
+7.8% in a year
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
40.5
years
Jobs based here
51
Balanced
Is Pomaria a good place to live?
Pomaria’s July high is 93°F, above both South Carolina’s towns (91°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). Among 170 South Carolina towns, just 9 have a higher share of households owning their home than Pomaria. Its National Register listings include Pomaria and Hatton House. Pomaria has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Pomaria stand out
Where Pomaria beats most towns.
Small town
136 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pomaria: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pomaria, and how to reach them.
PowerDominion Energy South Carolina16.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNewberry Co W&sa (Sc3620002)No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offNewberry County Solid Waste and Recycle Center, 5 miOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn South Carolina you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNewberry Board of Voter RegistrationNewberry County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2026
ZIP code2912629126 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pomaria.
Climate
Pomaria has mild winters and hot summers
Pomaria has mild winters and hot summers. Pomaria’s January low is 33°F, near the South Carolina town median (34°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (22°F).
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–57°
Spring50–75°
Summer68–91°
Fall51–75°
Nov 11
typical first frost
Mar 22
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than South Carolina overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 30% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 28% of residents (22% statewide). Pomaria has grown 6.3% since 2020, to 136 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 34% of Pomaria adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
40.5median age · SC 40.2
PomariaSouth CarolinaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma15%
High school41%
Some college9%
Associate’s1%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.6 points. Across South Carolina, 51.3% of residents are women.
| Pomaria | SC | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.6% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.1% | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3.3% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 4.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21.7% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.2% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 15.1% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 15.2% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 41% | 28.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 8.6% | 19.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 1% | 10% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.8% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.5% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Pomaria
Most working residents leave Pomaria for work: only 0% work in town. Since 2013, Pomaria has added 26 jobs, to 51 in 2023. The top destinations are Newberry (17%), Columbia (6%) and Prosperity (4%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Pomaria0%
Newberry17%
Columbia6%
Prosperity4%
Lexington4%
13 mi
median commute distance
51
jobs based in Pomaria
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Pomaria is
Pomaria beats the South Carolina average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 46% of adults have high blood pressure in Pomaria.
| Pomaria | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 40% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 80% | 79% |
32 measures vs. South Carolina
3 better22 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Pomaria | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.9% | 80.2% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5% | 3.9% |
Newberry County Memorial Hospital
10.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Pomaria
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The typical home in Pomaria is valued at about $293K
The typical Pomaria home is worth about $293,000, up 7.8% in a year, close to the South Carolina typical home.
$293KZillow home value
Typical home value
Pomaria$293K
South Carolina$304K
+7.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pomaria
16pages on Pomaria
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Pomaria
About 14 of every 100 Pomaria residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across South Carolina.
Landmarks
2 places in Pomaria on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Pomaria
Town in South Carolina, United States
Pomaria is a town in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 127 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 400 ft
- ZIP code
- 29126
- Area code
- 803
Questions about Pomaria
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pomaria, SC a good place to live?
Pomaria has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.