Ponderosa, New Mexico Population 2024

136

Ponderosa is a city located in Sandoval County New Mexico. Ponderosa has a 2024 population of 136. Ponderosa is currently declining at a rate of -8.11% annually and its population has decreased by -26.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 184 in 2020.

The average household income in Ponderosa is $44,201 with a poverty rate of 21.25%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Ponderosa is 61.8 years, 62.4 years for males, and 61.7 years for females.

Ponderosa Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ponderosa was:

  • White: 73.13%
  • Two or more races: 15%
  • Other race: 11.88%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
9.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
14.90/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-26.09% (-48)
The current population of Ponderosa, New Mexico is 136 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 184.

Ponderosa, New Mexico Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White11773.13%
Two or more races2415%
Other race1911.88%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Ponderosa Population by Race

Ponderosa Population Pyramid 2024

Ponderosa Median Age

61.8

Total

62.4

Male

61.7

Female

Ponderosa Adults

There are 160 adults, (72 of whom are seniors) in Ponderosa.

Ponderosa Age Dependency

81.8

Age Dependency Ratio

81.8

Old Age Dependency Ratio

0

Child Dependency Ratio

Ponderosa Sex Ratio

Female7043.75%
Male9056.25%

Ponderosa Population by Age

Ponderosa Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1041.541000
Non Family781.231000
Married141.861000
Female123.171000
Male0000

2

Average Family Size

1.54

Average Household Size

100.0%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Ponderosa Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Ponderosa Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Ponderosa Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.64%.

Ponderosa Educational Attainment by Race

Ponderosa Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Ponderosa Language

93.13% of Ponderosa residents speak only English, while 6.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.88% of the population.

Ponderosa Language

Ponderosa Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White1173429.06%

21.25%

Overall Poverty Rate

20%

Male Poverty Rate

22.86%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Ponderosa

The race most likely to be in poverty in Ponderosa is White, with 29.06% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Ponderosa is White, with 29.06% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.2%.

Ponderosa Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
High School41.46%
Less Than 9th Grade0%
Some College0%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Ponderosa Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed41.86%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

Ponderosa Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Ponderosa Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Ponderosa Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

16.3%

Overall Marriage Rate

8.9%

Male Marriage Rate

25.7%

Female Marriage Rate

Ponderosa Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Ponderosa Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.

Ponderosa Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Ponderosa Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

18

Number of Veterans

14

Male Veterans

4

Female Veterans

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Ponderosa Veterans by War

count

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Ponderosa Veterans by Age

count

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Ponderosa Veterans by Race

Ponderosa Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

Ponderosa Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

41.9%

Labor Force Participation

41.9%

Employment Rate

0%

Unemployment Rate

Ponderosa Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Ponderosa Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Ponderosa Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

18.75%

Born in Ponderosa

96.25%

Native Born

3.75%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

3.75%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

96.25% of Ponderosa residents were born in the United States, with 18.75% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

Ponderosa Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2024136-12-8.11%
2023148-12-7.5%
20221604033.33%
2021120-64-34.78%
2020184-71-27.84%
2019255-33-11.46%
2018288-51-15.04%
201733941.19%
2016335-163-32.73%
20154985211.66%
2014446-139-23.76%
201358591.56%
2012576-95-14.16%
201167128473.39%
201038700%

Ponderosa Population by Year