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Bonham, TX · 1 counties · 39,265 residents (2025 est.) · 890.835 sq mi
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Bonham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,295. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 19% 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 $233,700. It sits in the top 10% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 120%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,326
+19%since 2000
from 31,242 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+8%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:39,265 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
24K27K31K35K39K1990201020202024Bonham
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,295
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,501 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,018
+118%since 2000
from $16,066 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+11%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,700
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,035
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+92%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(26,298)
Black7.9%(2,482)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,753)
Asian0.3%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(9,850)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(28,063)
Black5.9%(2,200)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(4,902)
Asian0.5%(184)
Other5.3%(1,977)
Diversity Score51.4%(19,185)
Segregation Score24.9%(9,282)
Diversity Score
51
+63%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
−6%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 69.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 7.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

BonhamCENTRAL11,263
What's inside

1 component county

Fannin CountyCENTRAL39,265
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonham, TX?

Bonham, TX has about 37,326 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonham, TX?

The typical household in Bonham, TX earns about $72,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonham, TX expensive?

In Bonham, TX, the median home is worth about $233,700, and the typical rent is about $1,035 a month.

How educated are people in Bonham, TX?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bonham, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonham, TX?

About 13.7% of people in Bonham, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonham, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonham, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,522 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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