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Sandoval County

Population in 2010: 387. Population change since 2000: +24.8%
Males: 192  (49.6%)
Females: 195  (50.4%)

Median resident age:  46.2 years
New Mexico median age:  45.5 years

Zip codes: 87044.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $64,247 (it was $43,056 in 2000)
Ponderosa:

$64,247
New Mexico:

$43,028
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $26,997

Ponderosa CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $189,347 (it was $126,200 in 2000)
Ponderosa:

$189,347
New Mexico:

$160,900
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $153,821; Detached houses: $190,003; Mobile homes: $95,932

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Ponderosa races chart
  • Hispanic - 213 (55.0%)
  • White alone - 139 (35.9%)
  • American Indian alone - 33 (8.5%)
  • Asian alone - 1 (0.3%)
  • Two or more races - 1 (0.3%)

Races in Ponderosa detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Ponderosa: 84.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (4.2%), Scottish (3.9%), Scotch-Irish (3.2%), French Canadian (2.9%), English (2.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 7.32 square miles.

Population density: 53 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Ponderosa:

  • High school or higher: 93.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.8%
  • Unemployed: 13.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ponderosa CDP:

  • Never married: 23.5%
  • Now married: 52.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 18.3%

10 residents are foreign born (3.2% Latin America).

This place:  3.2%
New Mexico:  8.2%



According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Ponderosa, New Mexico as of May 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Ponderosa to the number of sex offenders is 133 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $979 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $343 (0.3%)

Ponderosa satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rio Rancho, NM (26.4 miles , pop. 51,765).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (38.7 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (341.8 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Jemez Pueblo, NM (2.3 miles ), Jemez Springs, NM (2.7 miles ), Jemez, NM (2.9 miles ), San Ysidro, NM (3.2 miles ), Zia Pueblo, NM (3.4 miles ), Santo Domingo, NM (3.9 miles ), Cochiti, NM (4.3 miles ), Pena Blanca, NM (4.4 miles ).

Latitude: 35.67 N, Longitude: 106.66 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.6%
New Mexico:

6.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (23%)
  • Retail trade (21%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (19%)
  • Educational services (19%)
  • Wholesale trade (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Educational services (55%)
  • Construction (22%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (22%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (21%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (19%)
  • Engineers (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (16%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (14%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (14%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (13%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13%)
  • Bus drivers (9%)

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Average climate in Ponderosa, New Mexico

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Earthquake activity:

Ponderosa-area historical earthquake activity is below New Mexico state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/29/1990 at 13:16:10, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 LG, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 84.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/1990 at 10:46:53, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MD, Depth: 3.8 mi) earthquake occurred 85.0 miles away from Ponderosa center
On 1/4/1998 at 08:05:31, a magnitude 4.0 (3.6 MB, 4.0 ML, 3.8 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 81.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1990 at 01:08:19, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 85.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/4/2008 at 14:02:42, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MW, 3.7 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 60.7 miles away from Ponderosa center
On 7/22/1990 at 21:27:05, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 68.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sandoval County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 5, Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Snow: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Ponderosa:

  • LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 25 miles away; LOS ALAMOS, NM)
  • LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Federal, provides emergency services, about 33 miles away; ALBUQUERQUE, NM)
  • LOVELACE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - State, provides emergency services, about 36 miles away; ALBUQUERQUE, NM)

Political contributions by individuals in Ponderosa, NM

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ponderosa:

  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 33 miles; Albuquerque, NM; Full-time enrollment: 5,120)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 41 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,438)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 42 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 8,765)
  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 83 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,197)
  • San Juan College (about 114 miles; Farmington, NM; FT enrollment: 3,028)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 130 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,463)
  • Adams State College (about 133 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,076)

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Notable locations in Ponderosa: Wahajhamka Ruin (A), Vallecitos (B), Kiatsukwa Ruin (C), Boletsakwa Ruin Historic Site (D), Ponderosa Weather Station (E), Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Department (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Ponderosa: Santo Toribio Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Ponderosa Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Sandoval County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  Ozone  PM10

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2009 was 38.1. This is about average.
City:

38.1
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2007 was 0.0160. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.0160
U.S.:

0.4443
Ozone [ppb] level in 2009 was 36.0. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

36.0
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 40.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

40.8
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2007 was 7.86. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

7.86
U.S.:

11.66

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ponderosa and their reported violations in the past:

PONDEROSA MDWCA (Population served: 350, Groundwater_under_infl_of_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2002 and JUL-03-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 12.6%
(0.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.3 people
New Mexico:  2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  61.8%
Whole state:  60.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  3.6%
Whole state:  6.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Ponderosa, NM


Ponderosa compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Ponderosa travel time to work - commute
Ponderosa mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Wood (49%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (44%)
  • Utility gas (7%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Sandoval County New Mexico:


2008 Presidential Election results in Sandoval County New Mexico:
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Religion statistics for Ponderosa (based on Sandoval County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 46.80%
Here46.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchLDS (Mormon) ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionPresbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of God
Adherents80.2%5.4%4.6%1.4%1.3%
Congregations34.2%8.2%11.0%5.5%5.5%
NameUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristEvangelical Free Church of AmericaChurches of ChristOther
Adherents1.0%0.9%0.8%0.8%3.6%
Congregations2.7%2.7%1.4%4.1%24.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Sandoval County:

1.19 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Sandoval County:

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
Sandoval County:

2.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 44
Here:

3.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.4%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Sandoval County:

22.2%
New Mexico:

22.1%

13.67% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($49,636 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

13.67%
New Mexico average:

7.94%

0.14% of residents moved from foreign countries ($518 average AGI)
Sandoval County:

0.14%
New Mexico average:

0.21%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Bernalillo County, NM  5.66% ($49,077 average AGI)
from Santa Fe County, NM  0.83% ($40,979)
from Maricopa County, AZ  0.37% ($55,698)


9.02% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,449 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.02%
New Mexico average:

7.42%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($158 average AGI)
Sandoval County:

0.05%
New Mexico average:

0.14%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Bernalillo County, NM  4.52% ($35,089 average AGI)
to Santa Fe County, NM  0.30% ($41,735)
to San Juan County, NM  0.24% ($27,174)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ponderosa:

  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KANM (1600 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: ARAGON BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.L.C.)
  • KXKS (1190 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDEF (1150 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: RAMH CORPORATION)
  • KNML (610 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSWV (810 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: LA VOZ BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KKNS (1310 AM; 5 kW; CORRALES, NM; Owner: SIMMONS-NM, LS, LLC)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KTRC (1260 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KDCE (950 AM; 4 kW; ESPANOLA, NM; Owner: RICHARD L. GARCIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KABQ (1350 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ponderosa:

  • KRZY-FM (105.9 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KBAC (104.1 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKSS (97.3 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KHFM (95.5 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA L.L.C)
  • KAJZ (105.1 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KABG (98.5 FM; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, L.L.C.)
  • KLYT (88.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KTZO (103.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRST (92.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KUNM (89.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KANW (89.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BD. OF EDUC. CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, NM)
  • KKOB-FM (93.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPEK (100.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBZU (96.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMGA (99.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZRR (94.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBQI (107.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFLQ (91.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • K265CA (100.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K213BT (90.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Ponderosa:

  • KTFQ (Channel 14; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: TELEFUTURA TELEVISION GROUP, INC.)
  • KCHF (Channel 11; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: SON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWBQ (Channel 19; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF NEW MEXICO, LLC)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED0$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$46,530
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0103.01

Most common last names in Ponderosa, NM among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Trujillo969.3 years
Gallegos573.2 years
Garcia474.0 years
Gonzales370.7 years
Caldwell293.5 years
Martinez278.5 years
Meskimen265.5 years
Romero284.0 years
Sharp283.6 years

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