Ponderay, Idaho facts for kids
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Ponderay, Idaho
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Location of Ponderay in Bonner County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bonner |
| Incorporated (village) | May 27, 1947 |
| Incorporated (city) | November 26, 1968 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.45 sq mi (8.94 km2) |
| • Land | 2.93 sq mi (7.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,129 ft (649 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,289 |
| • Density | 439.3/sq mi (169.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83852
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-64450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411457 |
Ponderay is a city located in Bonner County, Idaho. In 2020, about 1,289 people lived there. It has grown quite a bit, as only 638 people lived there in 2000. Ponderay's motto is "Little City with the Big Future". Its name comes from the French words “Pend Oreille”, which is also the name of the big lake the city is near.
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History of Ponderay
Ponderay was first officially recorded in Kootenai County on May 5, 1904. It started as a small village on May 27, 1947. Later, on November 26, 1968, it became known as the City of Ponderay. The city was built where a company town for the Panhandle Smelting and Refining Company used to be.
Geography and Location
Ponderay is located in a beautiful part of Idaho. The city covers a total area of about 3.02 square miles (7.82 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.90 square miles (7.51 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers), is water, likely from nearby lakes or rivers.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Ponderay has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
- 1950: 248 people
- 1960: 231 people
- 1970: 275 people
- 1980: 399 people
- 1990: 449 people
- 2000: 638 people
- 2010: 1,137 people
- 2020: 1,289 people
Ponderay's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,137 people living in Ponderay. These people lived in 521 homes, and 277 of these were families. The city had about 392 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Ponderay were White (94.5%). A small number were from other groups, including African American, Native American, Asian, or more than one race. About 4.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Ponderay was 34 years old. About 23.5% of the residents were under 18. About 11.5% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (53.1%) than males (46.9%).
See also
For more information in Spanish: Ponderay para niños
