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Bono

Arkansas · 2,131 residents · 2.664 sq mi
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Bono has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,429. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,900. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,131
+41%since 2000
from 1,512 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
800 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 568 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bono
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,429
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,307 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,436
+12%since 2000
from $13,764 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+43%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,465)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(72)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,982)
Black1.9%(41)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(65)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.3%(27)
Diversity Score15.5%(330)
Diversity Score
15
+225%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+96%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bono, Arkansas?

Bono, Arkansas has about 2,131 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bono, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bono, Arkansas earns about $31,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bono, Arkansas expensive?

In Bono, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $74,900, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Bono, Arkansas?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bono, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bono, Arkansas?

About 22.0% of people in Bono, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bono, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bono, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 932 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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