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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bonita

Louisiana · 335 residents · 1.349 sq mi
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Bonita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,727. Population has grown 31% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $29,500. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
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

335
+31%since 1990
from 256 in 1990
1990 – 2025
248 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 190 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+27%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1171772362953551990201020202024Bonita
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,727
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,864 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,029
+235%since 1990
from $7,480 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.1%
−9.7 ptssince 1990
from 39.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$260
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $184 in 1990
US average: $602
71.3%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
28.7% rent
1.3
−20%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(138)
Black46.1%(118)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.1%(159)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(143)
Black55.5%(186)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Diversity Score63.7%(213)
64
+2%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 55.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−25%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonita, Louisiana?

Bonita, Louisiana has about 335 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bonita, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bonita, Louisiana earns about $22,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonita, Louisiana expensive?

In Bonita, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $29,500, and the typical rent is about $260 a month.

How educated are people in Bonita, Louisiana?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bonita, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonita, Louisiana?

About 30.1% of people in Bonita, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonita, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonita, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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