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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bonifay

Florida · 4,078 residents · 4.703 sq mi
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Bonifay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,216. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,500. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,078
+53%since 1990
from 2,657 in 1990
1990 – 2025
867 / sq mi
+53%since 1990
from 565 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
−14%since 1990
from 41.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Bonifay
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,216
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,091 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,320
+15%since 1990
from $8,992 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.7%
−9.2 ptssince 1990
from 30.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$357
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247 in 1990
US average: $602
62.7%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
37.3% rent
2.8
+2%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(2,264)
Black11.3%(300)
Hispanic / Latino1%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score34.3%(911)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(2,730)
Black25.1%(1,024)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(168)
Asian1%(42)
Diversity Score57.1%(2,330)
57
+67%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.4%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+17%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonifay, Florida?

Bonifay, Florida has about 4,078 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bonifay, Florida?

The typical household in Bonifay, Florida earns about $21,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonifay, Florida expensive?

In Bonifay, Florida, the median home is worth about $58,500, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Bonifay, Florida?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bonifay, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonifay, Florida?

About 21.7% of people in Bonifay, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonifay, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonifay, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,421 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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