Ponderosa, New Mexico

Ponderosa, New Mexico
CDP
Location of Ponderosa, New Mexico
Ponderosa, New Mexico Location in the United States
Coordinates: 35°40′6″N106°39′52″W / 35.66833°N 106.66444°W / 35.66833; -106.66444
Country	United States
State	New Mexico
County	Sandoval
Area [1]
• Total	9.13 sq mi (23.64 km2)
• Land	9.13 sq mi (23.64 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	6,010 ft (1,832 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	379
• Density	41.53/sq mi (16.03/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	87044
Area code	505
FIPS code	35-58980
GNIS feature ID	2409087

Ponderosa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 383 as of New Mexico's 2015 Census. ^[3] It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Ponderosa is located at 35°40′6″N106°39′52″W / 35.66833°N 106.66444°W / 35.66833; -106.66444 (35.668305, -106.664462). ^[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.3 square miles (19 km²), all land.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	379		—
U.S. Decennial Census [5] [2]

As of the census ^[6] of 2015, there are 383 people, 171 households, and 96 families. The population density is 42.4 people per square mile (16.4/km²). There are 198 housing units. The racial makeup of the 2000 CDP was 29.68% White, 0.32% African American, 4.52% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.32% Pacific Islander, 59.68% from other races, and 5.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 64.52% of the population. The 2015 Diversity Index is 71.

In 2000, there were 112 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 35.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

In 2015 the median income for a household is $60,156. In the 2000 CDP the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $39,300 versus $28,182 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $33,781. In 2000, about 14.5% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

Most of Ponderosa is within the Jemez Valley Public Schools school district. A portion extends into Bernalillo Public Schools. ^[7]

Local attractions

• Ponderosa Valley Vineyards & Winery

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
2. "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
3. "Ponderosa, NM Profile: Facts, Map & Data". newmexico.hometownlocator.com. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
7. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Sandoval County, NM" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved July 12, 2022.