Montana

Pondera

5,898
2020 population
1920
first census record
11
census records

About Pondera

Pondera, Montana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1920, when it recorded a population of 5,741. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 5,898.

Its recorded population peaked at 7,653 in 1960, and has since declined by roughly 23 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Marias River (Baker), and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20205,898
20106,153
20006,424
19906,433
19806,731
19706,611
19607,653
19506,392
19406,716
19306,964
19205,741
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Pondera

Military engagements that took place in Pondera, Montana.

Battle of Marias River (Baker)
1870

Historic places in Pondera

National Register of Historic Places listings in Pondera, Montana.

Froggie's Stopping Place on the Whoop-Up Trail
Conrad
Conrad City Hall
Conrad
Valier Public School
Valier
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Frequently asked about Pondera

When does Pondera first appear in the US census?
Pondera, Montana first appears in the federal census in 1920, with a recorded population of 5,741.
What is the population of Pondera?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Pondera had a recorded population of 5,898.
When did Pondera's population peak?
Pondera's recorded population peaked at 7,653 in 1960.
Were any battles fought in Pondera?
1 documented military engagement took place in Pondera, including Battle of Marias River (Baker).
How many historic places are in Pondera?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Pondera, Montana.
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