Bono is a city located in Craighead County Arkansas. Bono has a 2024 population of 2,895. Bono is currently growing at a rate of 4.14% annually and its population has increased by 18.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,433 in 2020.
The average household income in Bono is $58,175 with a poverty rate of 16.98%. The median age in Bono is 30.7 years: 27 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bono was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,207 | 85.71% |
| Black or African American | 284 | 11.03% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 2.49% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 916 | 2.81 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Married | 353 | 3.99 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Non Family | 281 | 1.25 | 27 | 73 |
| Female | 215 | 3.02 | 46 | 54 |
| Male | 67 | 2.48 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
53.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 190 | 11.85% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 5.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 134 | 8.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 89 | 5.55% |
| High School Graduate | 475 | 29.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 2.68% |
| Some College | 578 | 36.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,449 | 1,249 | 209 |
| Black | 99 | 73 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 5 |
| Other Race | 20 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 20.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,979 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $9,107 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,542 | $27,188 | $29,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $2,499 | $31,154 |
| Overall | $34,266 | $30,066 | $38,086 |
| Some College | $42,147 | $48,587 | $41,122 |
$34,266
Average Earnings
$30,066
Average Male
$38,086
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.66% of Bono residents speak only English, while 1.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,148 | 321 | 14.94% |
| Black | 284 | 58 | 20.42% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 57 | 60% |
| Multiple | 64 | 1 | 1.56% |
16.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.15%
Male Poverty Rate
19.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bono is Hispanic, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bono is Multiple, with 1.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.74% |
| Some College | 7.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.94% |
| Male Employed | 9.42% |
| Female Employed | 2.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,750 | $66,828 |
| Households | $46,897 | $58,175 |
| Married Families | $83,822 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,831 | $36,173 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
143
Number of Veterans
120
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143 | 8.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.35%
Born in Bono
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Bono residents were born in the United States, with 72.35% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,473 | 115 | 3.42% |
| 2028 | 3,358 | 116 | 3.58% |
| 2027 | 3,242 | 116 | 3.71% |
| 2026 | 3,126 | 115 | 3.82% |
| 2025 | 3,011 | 116 | 4.01% |
| 2024 | 2,895 | 115 | 4.14% |
| 2023 | 2,780 | 93 | 3.46% |
| 2022 | 2,687 | 103 | 3.99% |
| 2021 | 2,584 | 151 | 6.21% |
| 2020 | 2,433 | -57 | -2.29% |
| 2019 | 2,490 | 52 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2,438 | 47 | 1.97% |
| 2017 | 2,391 | 31 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 2,360 | 46 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 2,314 | 73 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 2,241 | 10 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 2,231 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 2,229 | 7 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 2,222 | 13 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 2,209 | 0 | 0% |