Poneto is a town in Chester, Harrison and Liberty townships, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 166 at the 2010 census. History Poneto was originally known as Worthington, and under the latter name was platted in 1871. The name Poneto was likely chosen by its residents for its uniqueness, as there was no other town in the country with the name. The post office at Poneto has been in operation since 1881. Geography Poneto is located at (40.656173, -85.222193). According to the 2010 census, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 166 people, 69 households, and 39 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 77 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 99.4% White and 0.6% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population. There were 69 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.5% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.08. The median age in the town was 41.6 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.2% male and 51.8% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 240 people, 78 households, and 64 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 82 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White. There were 78 households, out of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone