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Ponder, TX


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Ponder, Texas

Ponder, Texas, in Denton county, is 9 miles W of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 31 miles N of Fort Worth, Texas. There are 507 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Ponder

In Ponder, about 72% of adults are married. When people think of Ponder, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ponder had a median family income of $61,250. Most of the residents of Ponder tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Ponder is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. Lots of residents of the town prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that Ponder is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Ponder folks tended to give their money ($500) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Ponder Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Ponder that were owner-occupied was 82%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Ponder, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ponder strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPonder Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Ponder People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ponder Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ponder Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Ponder Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Ponder, TX

Comparing Ponder to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Racial Diversity72
Female Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population57
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size85

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Rents23
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