Ponder, Texas

Ponder is a town in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,442 in 2020.

History
The community has the name of the local Ponder family.

Local legend holds that Bonnie and Clyde either robbed the Ponder State Bank or attempted to rob it, only to discover it had gone broke the week before. However, this is not listed in the Barrow Gang's activities. The robbery in question may have been committed by the less famous but more successful Eddie Bentz.

Geography
Ponder is located at 33.17972°N, -97.28583°W (33.179741, –97.285805).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,442 people, 798 households, and 600 families residing in the town.

Education
Ponder is served by the Ponder Independent School District, which operates Ponder High School.

Notable person

 * Joe McQueen (1919–2019), jazz musician, born in Ponder