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Ponderay

Idaho · 1,289 residents · 2.934 sq mi
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Ponderay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,375. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 651 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,200. Households here earn about 38% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,289
+102%since 2000
from 638 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
439 / sq mi
+102%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+3%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3256559851K2K1990201020202024Ponderay
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,375
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,853 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,327
+59%since 2000
from $13,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−42.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
72.2% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+75%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(619)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian1.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,163)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(54)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other5.2%(67)
Diversity Score23.6%(304)
Diversity Score
24
+403%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ponderay, Idaho?

Ponderay, Idaho has about 1,289 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ponderay, Idaho?

The typical household in Ponderay, Idaho earns about $36,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ponderay, Idaho expensive?

In Ponderay, Idaho, the median home is worth about $160,200, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Ponderay, Idaho?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ponderay, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ponderay, Idaho?

About 16.0% of people in Ponderay, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ponderay, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Ponderay, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 854 residents, a change of about 196 percent over that period.

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