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Bonham

Texas · 11,263 residents (2025 est.) · 9.833 sq mi
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Bonham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,681. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $201,800. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 135%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,697
+7%since 2000
from 9,990 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,088 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,016 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+1%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,263 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,681
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,131 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,275
+105%since 2000
from $11,840 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+7%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,800
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,073
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+94%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(7,205)
Black16.7%(1,672)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(874)
Asian0.5%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.8%(5,273)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(6,425)
Black12.9%(1,380)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(2,343)
Asian0.7%(73)
Other4.4%(476)
Diversity Score71.6%(7,656)
Diversity Score
72
+36%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
38.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.1%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 84.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2016
from 12.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonham, Texas?

Bonham, Texas has about 10,697 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonham, Texas?

The typical household in Bonham, Texas earns about $57,681 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonham, Texas expensive?

In Bonham, Texas, the median home is worth about $201,800, and the typical rent is about $1,073 a month.

How educated are people in Bonham, Texas?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bonham, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonham, Texas?

About 21.7% of people in Bonham, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonham, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonham, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,011 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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