Ponderosa, NM Demographics

A map of Ponderosa's Population by Race

Ponderosa, New Mexico had a population of 379 in 2020. It was 25.1% White, 0.3% Black, 0.5% Asian, 57.0% Hispanic, 14.2% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ponderosa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Ponderosa is the 270th most populous. 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's White Population

95 residents of Ponderosa identify as White, or 25.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Ponderosa slightly less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Ponderosa is ranked #313 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ponderosa is more White than neighboring Jemez Pueblo (0.1% White), and Zia Pueblo (0% White). Ponderosa is less White than neighboring Cañon (43.5% White), Jemez Springs (71.2% White), and San Ysidro (25.3% White).

Ponderosa's Black Population

1 residents of Ponderosa identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ponderosa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Ponderosa is ranked #223 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

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

Ponderosa's Asian Population

2 residents of Ponderosa identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ponderosa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Ponderosa is ranked #150 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ponderosa is more Asian than neighboring Jemez Pueblo (0.1% Asian), and Zia Pueblo (0% Asian). Ponderosa is less Asian than neighboring Cañon (0.6% Asian), Jemez Springs (2% Asian), and San Ysidro (0.6% Asian).

Ponderosa's Hispanic Population

216 residents of Ponderosa identify as Hispanic, or 57.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ponderosa slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Ponderosa is ranked #193 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ponderosa is more Hispanic than neighboring Jemez Pueblo (0.8% Hispanic), Cañon (38.2% Hispanic), Jemez Springs (23.7% Hispanic), Zia Pueblo (3.2% Hispanic), and San Ysidro (51.2% Hispanic).

Ponderosa's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Ponderosa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 14.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ponderosa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Ponderosa is ranked #111 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ponderosa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cañon (13.2% Native American/Other), and Jemez Springs (1% Native American/Other). Ponderosa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jemez Pueblo (98.2% Native American/Other), Zia Pueblo (96.6% Native American/Other), and San Ysidro (21.1% Native American/Other).

Ponderosa's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Ponderosa identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ponderosa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Ponderosa is ranked #191 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ponderosa is more Multiracial than neighboring Jemez Pueblo (0.9% Multiracial), Jemez Springs (2% Multiracial), Zia Pueblo (0.3% Multiracial), and San Ysidro (1.8% Multiracial). Ponderosa is less Multiracial than neighboring Cañon (4.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.