Ponder, Texas
Ponder: Town of the United States
About
Ponder is a town located in the county of Denton in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,395 and a population density of 168 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,415 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ponder
| Population : | 2,415 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Denton County |
| Postal code : | 76259 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 940 |
| Area : | 8.28 km2 |
| Altitude : | 732 feet / 223 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:57:47 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 292 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 42.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ponder is located at 33°10'58"N 97°17'14"W (33.1829000, -97.2872400).
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Demographics
The population of Ponder increased by 42.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,395 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,419 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,441 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,448 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,481 | 2.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,528 | 3.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,576 | 3.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,938 | 18.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,360 | 17.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,369 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,415 | 1.9% | estimation process |
People born in Ponder (1)
American musician Joe McQueen was born in Ponder
Schools in Ponder
College & universities near Ponder, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227216 | University of North Texas | Denton (TX) | 76203-1277 |
| 229179 | Texas Woman's University | Denton (TX) | 76204 |
| 478591 | Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Denton | Denton (TX) | 76205-7534 |
| 439701 | The King's University | Southlake (TX) | 76092 |
| 458098 | The Salon Professional Academy-Lewisville | Lewisville (TX) | 75067 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ponder, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
Post offices near Ponder
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ponder Post Office | Ponder (TX) | 76259 |
| Justin Post Office | Justin (TX) | 76247 |
| Krum Post Office | Krum (TX) | 76249 |
| Argyl Post Office | Argyle (TX) | 76226 |
| Denton Post Office | Denton (TX) | 76201 |
Other cities in Denton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Denton County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Denton | 147,515 | The seventh most populous city in Texas. |
| Lewisville | 112,232 | The second most populous city in Denton County, Texas. |
| Flower Mound | 81,482 | Town of Texas, United States |
| The Colony | 45,498 | A city in Denton County, Texas. |
| Corinth | 22,365 | City in Texas, United States |
| Plainview | 19,670 | City in Texas |
| Highland Village | 16,885 | City in Texas, United States |
| Trophy Club | 12,636 | Town of the United States |
| Roanoke | 9,753 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Sanger | 9,133 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Lake Dallas | 8,124 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Oak Point | 6,820 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Aubrey | 6,433 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Krum | 5,412 | City |
| Justin | 4,718 | City in the United States |
| Pilot Point | 4,673 | City in Alaska |
Distance to Other Cities
Ponder distances to largest Texas cities
