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Ponder, TX
Town in Denton County, Texas.
Population
2,626
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
779
ZIP codes
0
Ponder and its ZIP codes
Ponder at a glance
- Ponder is about 6.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $106,250 a year, 35% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $321,000 (13% above Texas) and median rent is $2,158 a month.
Local data for Ponder, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ponder, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,250
Poverty rate
1.0%
Median home value
$321,000
Median rent
$2,158/mo
Homeownership
87.5%
Bachelor's or higher
33.5%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (396), German Americans (370), Irish Americans (274).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Denton County. PPP loans are for Ponder.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,956
320,064 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,108
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.5B
FY 2026, $5,009 per person
How people get to work
Ponder, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ponder, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,558
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,740
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 32°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ponder, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
7.3%
U.S. 12.1% -4.8 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Ponder
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DISHTown | 3.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Corral CityTown | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| KrumCity | 6.9 mi | 3 |
| JustinCity | 6.9 mi | 4.5 |
| NorthlakeTown | 7.2 mi | 19.7 |
| ArgyleCity | 8.4 mi | 11.6 |
| DentonCity | 9.8 mi | 96.9 |
| BartonvilleTown | 11 mi | 6.8 |
| New FairviewCity | 11 mi | 18.9 |
| LantanaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| RoanokeCity | 12 mi | 6.9 |
| RhomeCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| Copper CanyonTown | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| Trophy ClubTown | 13 mi | 4 |
| Double OakTown | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| CorinthCity | 13 mi | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ponder, TX in?
- Ponder is in Denton County, Texas.
- What is the population of Ponder, TX?
- About 2,626 people live in Ponder, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ponder?
- Nearby places include DISH (3.3 mi), Corral City (6.9 mi), Krum (6.9 mi), Justin (6.9 mi), Northlake (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023