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Ponderosa

New Mexico · 289 residents · 9.127 sq mi
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Ponderosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,313. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 38.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
289
−7%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.1
+40%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
652303965617262000201020202024Ponderosa
2024289
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,313
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,056 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,685
+178%since 2000
from $12,838 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+41%since 2010
from 0.297 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food15.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(82)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino64.5%(200)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.6%(163)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino37%(107)
Asian2.1%(6)
Other14.9%(43)
Diversity Score78.6%(227)
Diversity Score
79
+49%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.9%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.8%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.2%
−26.2 ptssince 2016
from 78.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.9%
+23.6 ptssince 2016
from 20.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ponderosa, New Mexico?

Ponderosa, New Mexico has about 289 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ponderosa, New Mexico?

The typical household in Ponderosa, New Mexico earns about $60,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Ponderosa, New Mexico?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ponderosa, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ponderosa, New Mexico?

About 38.8% of people in Ponderosa, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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