Ponderosa, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ponderosa, California had a total population of 36, the 1534th largest community in California. 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
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Ponderosa Quick Facts
How Ponderosa 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 | 64 | 36 | -43.8% |
How Ponderosa 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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Ponderosa Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Tulare County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia | 143,939 | $81,989 | 11.5% | $371,500 |
| Tulare | 70,945 | $72,410 | 17.9% | $329,800 |
| Porterville | 63,157 | $60,461 | 17.3% | $285,700 |
| Dinuba | 25,475 | $59,484 | 26.8% | $275,000 |
| Lindsay | 12,643 | $53,201 | 33.1% | $286,400 |
| Farmersville | 10,397 | $60,804 | 22.9% | $248,500 |
| Exeter | 10,258 | $75,769 | 14.2% | $307,600 |
| Orosi | 8,966 | $54,604 | 22.0% | $227,100 |
| Woodlake | 7,702 | $46,266 | 25.3% | $300,200 |
| Earlimart | 7,214 | $52,881 | 21.8% | $264,200 |
Cities Similar to Ponderosa
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek | 36 | $85,313 | $184,400 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Ono | 37 | N/A | $546,900 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| Choctaw Valley | 34 | $128,646 | $725,000 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Foresta | 34 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 73.5% |
| Pierpoint | 34 | N/A | N/A | 20.6% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 36, Ponderosa'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
Ponderosa is a small community located in California, within Tulare County. The total population is 36. It ranks as the 1534th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ponderosa is 32.5 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 50.0% of the population under 18, Ponderosa has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Ponderosa. 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 Ponderosa, 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 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Ponderosa was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. 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.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Ponderosa, California 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 California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. 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 Ponderosa, California?
Ponderosa, California has a population of 36 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Ponderosa, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Ponderosa — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Ponderosa, CA?
The ACS sample for Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa, California?
Ponderosa's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 100.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Ponderosa, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Ponderosa — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Ponderosa, California?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Ponderosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.