Bonham is a city located in Fannin County Texas. Bonham has a 2024 population of 11,026. It is also the county seat of Fannin County. Bonham is currently growing at a rate of 1.35% annually and its population has increased by 5.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,437 in 2020.
The average household income in Bonham is $76,450 with a poverty rate of 23.3%. The median age in Bonham is 37.4 years: 37.6 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bonham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,643 | 72.14% |
| Black or African American | 1,413 | 13.34% |
| Two or more races | 1,019 | 9.62% |
| Other race | 369 | 3.48% |
| Asian | 109 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,117 | 2.45 | 56 | 44 |
| Married | 1,342 | 3.22 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Non Family | 1,084 | 1.07 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Female | 440 | 2.87 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
| Male | 251 | 3.62 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
56.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 872 | 11.26% |
| Associates Degree | 278 | 3.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 707 | 9.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 520 | 6.71% |
| High School Graduate | 3,180 | 41.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 516 | 6.66% |
| Some College | 1,671 | 21.58% |
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 | 4,797 | 4,309 | 1,056 |
| Hispanic | 1,515 | 1,002 | 89 |
| Black | 1,159 | 813 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 633 | 428 | 79 |
| Other Race | 275 | 121 | 7 |
| Asian | 66 | 50 | 0 |
| Native American | 31 | 27 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,815 | $0 | $49,028 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,598 | $250,001 | $39,640 |
| High School Graduate | $33,731 | $40,182 | $32,543 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,693 | $37,642 | $33,820 |
| Overall | $37,298 | $40,721 | $34,809 |
| Some College | $38,750 | $41,758 | $35,769 |
$37,298
Average Earnings
$40,721
Average Male
$34,809
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.3% of Bonham residents speak only English, while 19.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,261 | 928 | 17.64% |
| Black | 530 | 400 | 75.47% |
| Hispanic | 1,630 | 337 | 20.67% |
| Multiple | 829 | 222 | 26.78% |
| Other | 58 | 13 | 22.41% |
| Native | 41 | 10 | 24.39% |
23.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.38%
Male Poverty Rate
22.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bonham is Black, with 75.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bonham is White, with 17.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.31% |
| High School | 29.02% |
| Some College | 23.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 80.65% |
| Male Employed | 11.23% |
| Female Employed | 7.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,698 | $93,762 |
| Households | $53,232 | $76,450 |
| Married Families | $75,205 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,421 | $36,877 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
617
Number of Veterans
598
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 224 |
| Second Gulf War | 154 |
| Korea | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 196 |
| 75+ | 188 |
| 35 to 54 | 141 |
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 490 | 8.07% |
| Black | 76 | 5.66% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 3.74% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 5.64% |
| Other Race | 7 | 1.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42%
Labor Force Participation
38.5%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
63.89%
Born in Bonham
90.6%
Native Born
9.4%
Foreign Born
5.7%
Non Citizen
3.7%
Naturalized
90.6% of Bonham residents were born in the United States, with 63.89% having been born in Texas. 5.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,763 | 148 | 1.27% |
| 2028 | 11,615 | 147 | 1.28% |
| 2027 | 11,468 | 147 | 1.3% |
| 2026 | 11,321 | 148 | 1.32% |
| 2025 | 11,173 | 147 | 1.33% |
| 2024 | 11,026 | 147 | 1.35% |
| 2023 | 10,879 | 175 | 1.63% |
| 2022 | 10,704 | 86 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 10,618 | 181 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 10,437 | 49 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 10,388 | 46 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 10,342 | 154 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 10,188 | 155 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 10,033 | 159 | 1.61% |
| 2015 | 9,874 | -80 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 9,954 | 67 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 9,887 | -34 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 9,921 | -152 | -1.51% |
| 2011 | 10,073 | -55 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 10,128 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,990 | 3,304 | 49.42% |
| 1990 | 6,686 | -652 | -8.89% |
| 1980 | 7,338 | -360 | -4.68% |
| 1970 | 7,698 | 341 | 4.64% |
| 1960 | 7,357 | 308 | 4.37% |
| 1950 | 7,049 | 700 | 11.03% |
| 1940 | 6,349 | 694 | 12.27% |
| 1930 | 5,655 | -353 | -5.88% |
| 1920 | 6,008 | 1,164 | 24.03% |
| 1910 | 4,844 | -198 | -3.93% |
| 1900 | 5,042 | 1,681 | 50.01% |
| 1890 | 3,361 | -8,402 | -71.43% |