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Bonifay

Florida · 2,793 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 $28,214. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 1,285 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,700. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,793
−32%since 2000
from 4,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
594 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 867 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+16%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Bonifay
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,214
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,216 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,959
+74%since 2000
from $10,320 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+31%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(2,730)
Black25.1%(1,024)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(168)
Asian1%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(2,330)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(2,329)
Black10%(279)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(67)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other1.9%(53)
Diversity Score34.1%(951)
Diversity Score
34
−40%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−12%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% 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
17.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonifay, Florida?

Bonifay, Florida has about 2,793 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonifay, Florida?

The typical household in Bonifay, Florida earns about $28,214 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 $101,700, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Bonifay, Florida?

About 18.5% 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 24.6% 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 136 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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