Ponderay is a city located in Bonner County Idaho. Ponderay has a 2024 population of 2,173. Ponderay is currently growing at a rate of 11.09% annually and its population has increased by 66.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,303 in 2020.
The average household income in Ponderay is $53,826 with a poverty rate of 21.36%. The median age in Ponderay is 45.8 years: 39.4 years for males, and 49.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ponderay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 977 | 80.88% |
| Two or more races | 102 | 8.44% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 7.78% |
| Other race | 18 | 1.49% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 544 | 2.22 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Non Family | 271 | 1.3 | 23.6 | 76.4 |
| Married | 148 | 2.85 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Female | 73 | 3.18 | 26 | 74 |
| Male | 52 | 3.9 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
33.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 6% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 10.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 103 | 11.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 1.25% |
| High School Graduate | 381 | 43.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 229 | 25.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 689 | 621 | 103 |
| Black | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 70 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 3 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 21.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $24,688 | $0 | $20,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,071 | $32,500 | $17,237 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,429 | $33,365 | $21,743 |
| Some College | $29,500 | $28,750 | $36,875 |
$26,429
Average Earnings
$33,365
Average Male
$21,743
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.73% of Ponderay residents speak only English, while 4.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 951 | 210 | 22.08% |
| Multiple | 102 | 44 | 43.14% |
| Asian | 17 | 4 | 23.53% |
21.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.47%
Male Poverty Rate
17.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ponderay is Multiple, with 43.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ponderay is White, with 22.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.54% |
| High School | 15.75% |
| Some College | 11.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24.32% |
| Male Employed | 14.23% |
| Female Employed | 11.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,950 | $63,752 |
| Households | $42,670 | $53,826 |
| Married Families | $61,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,963 | $42,398 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
105
Number of Veterans
105
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 7.58% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 56.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
27.48%
Born in Ponderay
98.18%
Native Born
1.82%
Foreign Born
1.66%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
98.18% of Ponderay residents were born in the United States, with 27.48% having been born in Idaho. 1.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,261 | 217 | 7.13% |
| 2028 | 3,044 | 218 | 7.71% |
| 2027 | 2,826 | 218 | 8.36% |
| 2026 | 2,608 | 217 | 9.08% |
| 2025 | 2,391 | 218 | 10.03% |
| 2024 | 2,173 | 217 | 11.09% |
| 2023 | 1,956 | 354 | 22.1% |
| 2022 | 1,602 | 133 | 9.05% |
| 2021 | 1,469 | 166 | 12.74% |
| 2020 | 1,303 | 146 | 12.62% |
| 2019 | 1,157 | 24 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 1,133 | 27 | 2.44% |
| 2017 | 1,106 | 28 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 1,078 | 21 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 1,057 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 1,052 | 19 | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 1,033 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 1,030 | -13 | -1.25% |
| 2011 | 1,043 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 1,045 | 0 | 0% |