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Bono

Arkansas · 2,409 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 $45,211. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,000. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,409
+59%since 2000
from 1,512 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
904 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 568 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.4
+9%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bono
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,211
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,307 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,099
+31%since 2000
from $13,764 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade19.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(2,079)
Black4.6%(110)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(88)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(18)
Diversity Score21.9%(528)
Diversity Score
22
+360%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+85%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.9%
−56.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bono, Arkansas?

Bono, Arkansas has about 2,409 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bono, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bono, Arkansas earns about $45,211 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 $107,000, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Bono, Arkansas?

About 12.5% 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 11.4% 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 1,210 residents, a change of about 101 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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