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CITY · 2010 ACS

Bonham

Texas · 10,127 residents · 9.833 sq mi
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Bonham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,277. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,400. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,127
+1%since 2000
from 9,990 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.7
+1%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202411K
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.9%(602)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95%(509)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 144.8%(482)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.3%(541)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 249%(912)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3417.4%(1,764)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.9%(1,408)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.4%(1,353)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.1%(1,023)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.6%(673)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.1%(520)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.4%(340)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,277
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,131 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,301
+38%since 2000
from $11,840 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.8%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
46.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−2%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bonham on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(7,205)
Black16.7%(1,672)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(874)
Asian0.5%(48)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(6,831)
Black14.5%(1,472)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(1,560)
Asian0.4%(43)
Other2.5%(251)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican12.2%(1,248)
Honduran1.3%(137)
Spaniard0.1%(12)
Dominican0.1%(11)
Salvadoran0.1%(9)
Colombian0.1%(9)
Ancestry
German13.4%(1,370)
American10.2%(1,042)
Irish9.2%(944)
English5.9%(602)
French3.1%(320)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(233)
Austrian1.4%(148)
Italian1.1%(114)
Swedish0.9%(88)
Scottish0.8%(81)
Dutch0.3%(32)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
British0.2%(22)
Polish0.2%(18)
West Indian0.2%(16)
Norwegian0.1%(13)
Czech0.1%(11)
Russian0.1%(11)
Danish0.1%(9)
Finnish0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
41.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married42.9%(2,462)
Married37.5%(2,153)
Widowed5.3%(302)
Divorced14.4%(825)
Women 15+
Never married31.9%(1,040)
Married44.1%(1,439)
Widowed7.7%(252)
Divorced16.3%(530)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonham, Texas?

Bonham, Texas has about 10,127 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonham, Texas?

The typical household in Bonham, Texas earns about $27,277 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 $62,400, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Bonham, Texas?

About 12.8% 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 22.5% 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 3,441 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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