Ponderay, ID Demographics

A map of Ponderay's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,187	1,163	77.4%	90.2%
Hispanic	108	54	7.0%	4.2%
Black	105	1	6.8%	0.1%
Multiracial	97	54	6.3%	4.2%
Asian	20	10	1.3%	0.8%
Native American/Other	17	7	1.1%	0.5%

Ponderay, Idaho has an estimated population of 1,534, a large increase from the 1,289 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.4% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 6.8% Black, 6.3% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ponderay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ponderay has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ponderay, that probability was 18.2% in 2020 and 38.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ponderay is ranked the 78th most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ponderay was ranked the 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ponderay's White Population

1,187 residents of Ponderay, or 77.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ponderay is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Ponderay ranks 63rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponderay's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Ponderay's population has decreased from 90.2% to 77.4%.

Ponderay is less White than neighboring Kootenai (91.7% White), Sandpoint (88% White), Dover (82.4% White), Hope (100% White), and Laclede (100% White).

Ponderay's Black Population

105 residents of Ponderay, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ponderay is higher than in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Ponderay ranks 131st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponderay's Black population has grown by an estimated 10400.0%. Black residents' share of Ponderay's population has increased from 0.1% to 6.8%.

Ponderay is more Black than neighboring Kootenai (0% Black), Sandpoint (0.2% Black), Dover (6.1% Black), Hope (0% Black), and Laclede (0% Black).

Ponderay's Asian Population

20 residents of Ponderay, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ponderay is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Ponderay ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponderay's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ponderay's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.3%.

Ponderay is more Asian than neighboring Kootenai (0.2% Asian), Sandpoint (1% Asian), Dover (0.6% Asian), Hope (0% Asian), and Laclede (0% Asian).

Ponderay's Hispanic Population

108 residents of Ponderay, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ponderay is lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Ponderay ranks 160th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponderay's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ponderay's population has increased from 4.2% to 7.0%.

Ponderay is more Hispanic than neighboring Kootenai (4.4% Hispanic), Sandpoint (5.7% Hispanic), Dover (0.4% Hispanic), Hope (0% Hispanic), and Laclede (0% Hispanic).

Ponderay's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Ponderay, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ponderay is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Ponderay ranks 179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponderay's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 142.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ponderay's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Ponderay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kootenai (0.4% Native American/Other), Sandpoint (0.9% Native American/Other), Dover (0.3% Native American/Other), Hope (0% Native American/Other), and Laclede (0% Native American/Other).

Ponderay's Multiracial Population

97 residents of Ponderay, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ponderay is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Ponderay ranks 100th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponderay's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 79.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Ponderay's population has increased from 4.2% to 6.3%.

Ponderay is more Multiracial than neighboring Kootenai (3.3% Multiracial), Sandpoint (4.2% Multiracial), Hope (0% Multiracial), and Laclede (0% Multiracial). Ponderay is less Multiracial than neighboring Dover (10.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.