Ponderosa, New Mexico facts for kids
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Ponderosa, New Mexico
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Location of Ponderosa, New Mexico
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 Ponderosa, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.13 sq mi (23.64 km2) |
| • Land | 9.13 sq mi (23.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,010 ft (1,832 m) |
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| • Total | 379 |
| • Density | 41.53/sq mi (16.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87044
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-58980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409087 |
Ponderosa is a small community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 379 people lived in Ponderosa. It is part of the larger Albuquerque metropolitan area.
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Where is Ponderosa?
Ponderosa is located in New Mexico at coordinates 35°40′6″N 106°39′52″W / 35.66833°N 106.66444°W. This means it is 35 degrees, 40 minutes, 6 seconds North and 106 degrees, 39 minutes, 52 seconds West.
The total land area of Ponderosa is about 7.3 square miles (18.9 square kilometers). It is entirely land, with no significant water bodies.
Who Lives in Ponderosa?
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| 2020 | 379 | — | |
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In 2015, there were 383 people living in Ponderosa. This included 171 households and 96 families. About 42 people lived in each square mile.
The community is made up of different groups of people. In 2000, about 64.52% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households (42%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70.5%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Ponderosa in 2000 was 41 years old. About 28.1% of the population was under 18.
Schools in Ponderosa
Most students in Ponderosa attend schools in the Jemez Valley Public Schools district. A small part of the community is also served by Bernalillo Public Schools.
Things to See
One interesting place to visit in Ponderosa is the Ponderosa Valley Vineyards & Winery.
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