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Bonanza

Georgia · 3,279 residents · 1.048 sq mi
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Bonanza has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,260. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,279
+13%since 2000
from 2,904 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,129 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+41%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Bonanza
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,260
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,609 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,023
+131%since 2000
from $15,575 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+43%since 2010
from 0.304 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance26.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical24.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,559
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $754 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.1%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+75%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(1,775)
Black30.2%(876)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(158)
Asian1.6%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(1,873)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(636)
Black62.9%(2,063)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(404)
Asian3.5%(114)
Other1.9%(62)
Diversity Score68.7%(2,253)
Diversity Score
69
+7%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+10%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 79.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.2%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.6%
−50.2 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2017
from 90.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 85.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2016
from 7.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonanza, Georgia?

Bonanza, Georgia has about 3,279 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonanza, Georgia?

The typical household in Bonanza, Georgia earns about $60,260 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonanza, Georgia expensive?

In Bonanza, Georgia, the median home is worth about $204,200, and the typical rent is about $1,559 a month.

How educated are people in Bonanza, Georgia?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bonanza, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonanza, Georgia?

About 11.7% of people in Bonanza, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonanza, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonanza, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,266 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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