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Ponca, AR
Census-designated place in Newton County, Arkansas.
Population
73
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
119
ZIP codes
0
Ponca and its ZIP codes
Ponca at a glance
- Ponca is about 2 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Ponca, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Ponca.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,582
1,032 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,851
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.1M
FY 2026, $8,046 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ponca, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
302
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ponca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.6 |
| JasperCity | 9.7 mi | 1 |
| WaytonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.1 |
| DeerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| BataviaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| AlpenaTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Mount JudeaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| HarrisonCity | 20 mi | 11.2 |
| HuntsvilleCity | 21 mi | 5.4 |
| BellefonteTown | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Green ForestCity | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| Valley SpringsTown | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| Western GroveTown | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| OarkCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| St. PaulTown | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| BerryvilleCity | 27 mi | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ponca, AR in?
- Ponca is in Newton County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Ponca, AR?
- About 73 people live in Ponca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ponca?
- Nearby places include Kingston (8.7 mi), Jasper (9.7 mi), Wayton (10 mi), Deer (16 mi), Batavia (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023