Ponca, Nebraska
Ponca: city in Nebraska, United States
About
Ponca is a city located in the county of Dixon in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 341 and a population density of 181 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 318 inhabitants.
The city was created 170 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Ponca
| Population | 318 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| County | Dixon County |
| Postal code | 68770 |
| Phone Area Codes | 402 |
| Area | 1.88 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5625,-96.7056 |
| Named for | Ponca |
| Altitude | 1,148 feet / 350 meters |
| Capital city | Ponca is capital of Dixon County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1856 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:27:37 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 169 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Ponca is located at 42°33'45"N 96°42'20"W (42.5625000, -96.7055900).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ponca decreased by 7.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 341 | - | census |
| 2011 | 341 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 338 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 331 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 327 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 334 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 331 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 329 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 328 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 327 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 318 | -2.83% | estimation process |
People born in Ponca (3)
People born in Ponca, including writer Charles D. Alexander, baseball player Pug Bennett, Major League Baseball pitcher Tommy Atkins, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ponca, NE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152992 | Briar Cliff University | Sioux City (IA) | 51104 |
| 154262 | St Luke's College | Sioux City (IA) | 51104-0263 |
| 154004 | Morningside College | Sioux City (IA) | 51106-1751 |
| 154457 | Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City | Sioux City (IA) | 51106 |
| 154572 | Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City (IA) | 51102-5199 |
Closest post offices linked to Ponca.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ponca Post Office | Ponca (NE) | 68770 |
Other cities in Dixon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dixon County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 1,362 | City in Nebraska |
| Emerson | 789 | Village in Nebraska |
| Allen | 346 | City in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Newcastle | 344 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Concord | 129 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Martinsburg | 87 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Dixon | 80 | Village in Dixon county, Nebraska, USA |
| Maskell | 68 | Village in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States |
| Waterbury | 66 | City in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States of America |