Ponder, Texas facts for kids
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Ponder, Texas
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Ponder State Bank
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Location of Ponder in Denton County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.39 sq mi (8.77 km2) |
| • Land | 3.38 sq mi (8.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,442 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76259
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-58664 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412496 |
Ponder is a small town located in Denton County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,442 people lived there. It's a friendly community that has grown quite a bit over the years.
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A Look Back: Ponder's History
The town of Ponder got its name from the local Ponder family, who were early settlers in the area.
There's a fun local story about the famous outlaws, Bonnie and Clyde. People say they either tried to rob the Ponder State Bank or actually robbed it. The legend claims they found the bank had already run out of money the week before! However, this story isn't found in the official records of the Barrow Gang's activities. Another person named Eddie Bentz, who was also a bank robber, might have been involved in a real robbery there instead.
Where is Ponder? Geography Facts
Ponder is located in Texas. The town covers an area of about 3.2 square miles (which is about 8.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
Who Lives in Ponder? Population Details
The number of people living in Ponder has changed a lot over the years. Take a look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 208 | — | |
| 1980 | 297 | 42.8% | |
| 1990 | 432 | 45.5% | |
| 2000 | 507 | 17.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,395 | 175.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,442 | 75.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,757 | 97.6% | |
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As of 2020, there were 2,442 people living in Ponder. These people made up 798 households, with 600 of those being families. Most of the people living in Ponder are White (not Hispanic), making up about 71.6% of the population. There are also people from other backgrounds, including Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino residents.
Learning in Ponder: Schools
Students in Ponder attend schools that are part of the Ponder Independent School District. This school district is responsible for educating all the children in the area. One of the main schools is Ponder High School, where older students go to learn and prepare for their future.
Famous Faces from Ponder
- Joe McQueen (1919–2019) was a talented jazz musician. He was born right here in Ponder.
Photo gallery
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Downtown Ponder, Texas
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Former site of the Ponder United Methodist Church. The church moved to another building at 104 Remington Park Ln., next to the neighborhood of Remington Park.
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Ponder Public Library and Town Hall.
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Ponder State Bank, the site of the alleged robbing by Bonnie and Clyde.
See also
In Spanish: Ponder (Texas) para niños
