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Ponderosa

New Mexico · 379 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 $49,297. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
379
+22%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
42 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+8%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
652303965617262000201020202024Ponderosa
2024289
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,297
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,056 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,004
+149%since 2000
from $12,838 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2022
Owner-occupied
87.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
12.3% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+83%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(95)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino57%(216)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.4%(206)
Diversity Score
54
+3%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.8 min
+121%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−23.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Female
45.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ponderosa, New Mexico?

Ponderosa, New Mexico has about 379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ponderosa, New Mexico earns about $49,297 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 $263,800.

How educated are people in Ponderosa, New Mexico?

About 29.3% 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 17.9% 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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