Ponderay, ID is a small town located in the northern Idaho Panhandle, with a population of 1,224 people and a population density of 404 people per square mile. The city is rich in outdoor activities year-round. In the summer months, visitors can go fishing at Ponder Bay or take part in hiking and camping activities in nearby forests. In the winter months there is skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and snowshoeing available for outdoor enthusiasts. Local businesses include restaurants such as Sullys Saloon & Grill or Magoos Pizza Parlor for those looking for something to eat after their outdoor excursions. For entertainment there are movie theatres and theater venues nearby like the Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre. During the summer months sports fans can attend baseball games at the Ponderay Athletic Field or watch football games at Hayer Field. Finally, other organizations that serve the community include Kiwanis International, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Soroptimist International of Sandpoint to name a few.
The population in Ponderay is 1,224. There are 419 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ponderay is 46, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ponderay is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ponderay
- 50.5% are married
- 14.7% are divorced
- 26.9% are married with children
- 24.9% have children, but are single
Race in Ponderay
- 92.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander