Ponca, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ponca, Arkansas had a total population of 73, the 551st largest community in Arkansas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Arkansas.
Ponca Quick Facts
How Ponca Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70 | 73 | +4.3% |
How Ponca Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Ponca Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Newton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 453 | $30,929 | 29.7% | $183,900 |
| Western Grove | 438 | $38,365 | 28.8% | $146,000 |
| Wayton | 187 | $58,125 | 3.2% | N/A |
| Deer | 113 | $46,719 | 4.4% | N/A |
| Mount Judea | 61 | N/A | 32.8% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Ponca
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNab | 73 | N/A | $31,800 | 4.2% | 11.0% |
| Tucker | 73 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 35.6% |
| Dora | 74 | N/A | N/A | 39.5% | 0.0% |
| Evansville | 75 | N/A | N/A | 49.3% | 0.0% |
| Haynes | 75 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 29.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 73, Ponca's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Ponca is a small community located in Arkansas, within Newton County. The total population is 73. It ranks as the 551st most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ponca is 54.6 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Ponca. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ponca, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Ponca is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.1% of the population.
Education
61.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Ponca in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 138% higher than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 43.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Ponca, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ponca, Arkansas?
Ponca, Arkansas has a population of 73 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Ponca, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Ponca — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Ponca, AR?
The ACS sample for Ponca recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Ponca, Arkansas?
Ponca's population is 67.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Ponca, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Ponca — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Ponca, Arkansas?
61.3% of adults (25+) in Ponca hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 43.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.