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Bonifay

Florida · 2,759 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 $32,589. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 1,319 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,600. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,759
−32%since 2000
from 4,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
587 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 867 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+15%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Bonifay
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,589
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,216 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,081
+56%since 2000
from $10,320 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
49.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(2,158)
Black10.6%(293)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(100)
Asian1.2%(34)
Other4.8%(132)
Diversity Score44.2%(1,220)
Diversity Score
44
−23%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
−9%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.2%
−57.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonifay, Florida?

Bonifay, Florida has about 2,759 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonifay, Florida?

The typical household in Bonifay, Florida earns about $32,589 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 $98,600, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Bonifay, Florida?

About 11.0% 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 29.1% 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 102 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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