Editing Pongaroa (section)

==Demographics==
Pongaroa is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement, which covers {{Convert|1.09|km2||abbr=on}}<ref name="Area">{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787| access-date=15 May 2023|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Pongaroa|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Pongaroa|y}}|R}}/1.09|0}} people per km<sup>2</sup>. It is part of the larger Owhanga statistical area.

{{Historical populations|2006|117|2013|87|2018|81|percentages=pagr|align=left|title=Historical population for Pongaroa|source=<ref name="Census 2018"/>}}
[[File:Pongaroa historic Post and Telegraph Office.jpg|thumb|Former Pongaroa Post Office in 2022]]
Pongaroa had a population of 81 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]], a decrease of 6 people (−6.9%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]], and a decrease of 36 people (−30.8%) since the [[2006 New Zealand census|2006 census]]. There were 36 households, comprising 45 males and 39 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.15 males per female. The median age was 52.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 9 people (11.1%) aged under 15 years, 9 (11.1%) aged 15 to 29, 39 (48.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 24 (29.6%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 88.9% European/[[Pākehā]], and 37.0% [[Māori people|Māori]]. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 48.1% had no religion, 40.7% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], and 3.7% had [[Religion of Māori people|Māori religious beliefs]].

Of those at least 15 years old, 3 (4.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 24 (33.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $23,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 30 (41.7%) people were employed full-time, 18 (25.0%) were part-time, and 3 (4.2%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|7018879}}</ref>

===Owahanga===
Owahanga statistical area covers {{Convert|1142.54|km2||abbr=on}}<ref name="Area"/> and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Owahanga|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Owahanga|y}}|R}}/1142.54|2}} people per km<sup>2</sup>.

{{Historical populations|2006|825|2013|717|2018|750|percentages=pagr|align=left|title=Historical population for Owahanga statistical area|source=<ref name="Census 2018 O"/>}}
Owahanga had a population of 750 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]], an increase of 33 people (4.6%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]], and a decrease of 75 people (−9.1%) since the [[2006 New Zealand census|2006 census]]. There were 285 households, comprising 405 males and 345 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.17 males per female. The median age was 42.7 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 180 people (24.0%) aged under 15 years, 93 (12.4%) aged 15 to 29, 357 (47.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 117 (15.6%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 90.8% European/[[Pākehā]], 21.2% [[Māori people|Māori]], 0.8% [[Pasifika New Zealanders|Pasifika]], 0.8% [[Asian New Zealanders|Asian]], and 2.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 6.0, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 54.4% had no religion, 35.2% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], 2.0% had [[Religion of Māori people|Māori religious beliefs]] and 0.0% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 60 (10.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 144 (25.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $28,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. 60 people (10.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 300 (52.6%) people were employed full-time, 117 (20.5%) were part-time, and 12 (2.1%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018 O">{{NZ census 2018|Owhanga (233800)|owhanga|Owhanga}}</ref>