Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ponder, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,626

Median Agei

33.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.7%1,988

Hispanic/Latino

19%498

Two or More

2.3%61

Asian

2.1%54

Black

0.5%12

Other

0.4%11

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%54

High School Diploma

18.1%301

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%142

Some College (1+ yr)

18.9%314

Associate's Degree

15%249

Bachelor's Degree

23%383

Master's Degree

10%166

Doctorate

0.5%8

HS or Higher

97.3%

BA or Higher

33.5%

Graduate+

10.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$321,000

Median Renti

$2,158

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.5%756

Renter-Occupied

12.5%108

Total Units

887

Homeownership

87.5%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%21

2010–2019

40.1%356

2000–2009

33.5%297

1990–1999

3.4%30

1980–1989

7.1%63

1970–1979

3%27

1960–1969

8.9%79

1950–1959

0.7%6

1940–1949

0.5%4

1939 or earlier

0.5%4

Heating Fuel

Electricity

86.2%745

Utility Gas

12.7%110

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%6

Solar

0.3%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,250

Mean Household Incomei

$122,142

Per Capita Incomei

$39,960

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

1,372

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1234.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Korea

Philippines

China

Germany

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

1,322

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

161(9.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.3%Insured

11.7%Uninsured