Ponder, TX is a small city located in Denton County with a population of 4,890 and a population density of 134 people per square mile. The city of Ponder is only 30 miles from the Dallas-Fort Worth area and enjoys year-round outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, cycling, birdwatching and golfing at local courses. Businesses include the Ponder Country Store and True Value Hardware Store, both of which have been in the area for over sixty years. There are also several restaurants including Ponder Steakhouse & Saloon serving up award-winning Texas cuisine. Other organizations in Ponder include the Chamber of Commerce and library in addition to churches that serve religious needs. The local sporting events are plentiful with high school football being among the most popular. Community members often gather to watch games at the refurbished Lions Stadium or attend community events throughout the year.
The population in Ponder (zip 76259) is 4,890. There are 86 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ponder (zip 76259) is 36.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ponder (zip 76259) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ponder (zip 76259)
- 64.6% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 48.2% are married with children
- 13.5% have children, but are single
Race in Ponder (zip 76259)
- 75.1% are White
- 4.6% are Black
- 2.2% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 15.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander