Ponderosa, NM Demographics

A map of Ponderosa's Population by Race

Ponderosa, New Mexico has an estimated population of 289, a large decrease from the 379 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.0% White, 37.0% Hispanic, 10.0% Multiracial, 4.8% Native American/Other, 2.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ponderosa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ponderosa has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ponderosa, that probability was 59.1% in 2020 and 63.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ponderosa is ranked the 316th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 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). Ponderosa was ranked the 270th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ponderosa's White Population

133 residents of Ponderosa, or 46.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ponderosa is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Ponderosa ranks 313th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponderosa's White population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. White residents' share of Ponderosa's population has increased from 25.1% to 46.0%.

Ponderosa is more White than neighboring Jemez Pueblo (0.2% White), Cañon (16.7% White), Zia Pueblo (0.3% White), and San Ysidro (17.8% White). Ponderosa is less White than neighboring Jemez Springs (49.3% White).

Ponderosa's Black Population

0 residents of Ponderosa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ponderosa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Ponderosa ranks 251st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponderosa's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ponderosa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ponderosa is less Black than neighboring Jemez Springs (7% Black).

Ponderosa's Asian Population

6 residents of Ponderosa, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ponderosa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Ponderosa ranks 157th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponderosa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Ponderosa's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.1%.

Ponderosa is more Asian than neighboring Jemez Pueblo (0% Asian), Cañon (0% Asian), Jemez Springs (0% Asian), Zia Pueblo (0.1% Asian), and San Ysidro (0% Asian).

Ponderosa's Hispanic Population

107 residents of Ponderosa, or 37.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ponderosa is considerably lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ponderosa ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponderosa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Ponderosa's population has decreased from 57.0% to 37.0%.

Ponderosa is more Hispanic than neighboring Jemez Pueblo (1.2% Hispanic), Cañon (34.2% Hispanic), and Zia Pueblo (8.6% Hispanic). Ponderosa is less Hispanic than neighboring Jemez Springs (37.3% Hispanic), and San Ysidro (74.7% Hispanic).

Ponderosa's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Ponderosa, or 4.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ponderosa is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Ponderosa ranks 111th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponderosa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 74.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ponderosa's population has decreased from 14.2% to 4.8%.

Ponderosa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cañon (0% Native American/Other), and Jemez Springs (0% Native American/Other). Ponderosa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jemez Pueblo (98.6% Native American/Other), Zia Pueblo (90.5% Native American/Other), and San Ysidro (6.8% Native American/Other).

Ponderosa's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Ponderosa, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ponderosa is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Ponderosa ranks 198th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponderosa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 163.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Ponderosa's population has increased from 2.9% to 10.0%.

Ponderosa is more Multiracial than neighboring Jemez Pueblo (0% Multiracial), Jemez Springs (6.3% Multiracial), Zia Pueblo (0.5% Multiracial), and San Ysidro (0.7% Multiracial). Ponderosa is less Multiracial than neighboring Cañon (49.1% 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.