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Ponderosa

New Mexico · 387 residents · 9.127 sq mi
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Ponderosa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,917. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $184,600. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
387
+25%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
42 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+14%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
652303965617262000201020202024Ponderosa
2024289
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,917
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,056 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,845
+55%since 2000
from $12,838 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2022
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−50.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55%(213)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other6.5%(25)
Diversity Score67.9%(263)
Diversity Score
68
+29%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.3 min
+93%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Female
43.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−55.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ponderosa, New Mexico?

Ponderosa, New Mexico has about 387 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ponderosa, New Mexico earns about $52,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ponderosa, New Mexico expensive?

In Ponderosa, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $184,600.

How educated are people in Ponderosa, New Mexico?

About 12.6% 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 8.9% of people in Ponderosa, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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