Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bonifay, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,797

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.8%2,009

Black

12.1%339

Two or More

9.5%266

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%76

Other

2%55

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.4%38

Asian

0.5%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.3%271

High School Diploma

34.8%707

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%164

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%282

Associate's Degree

6.1%125

Bachelor's Degree

8.3%169

Master's Degree

1.6%33

Professional Degree

0.7%15

Doctorate

2.6%52

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

13.2%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$142,100

Median Renti

$868

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.4%645

Renter-Occupied

45.6%541

Total Units

1,464

Homeownership

54.4%

Vacancy Rate

19%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.6%62

$50K–$100K

15.2%98

$100K–$150K

29.9%193

$150K–$200K

19.8%128

$200K–$300K

21.1%136

$300K–$500K

2.9%19

$500K–$1M

1.1%7

$1M+

0.3%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

200

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%11

2010–2019

4.1%60

2000–2009

2.9%43

1990–1999

15.2%223

1980–1989

23%337

1970–1979

16.8%246

1960–1969

13.5%197

1950–1959

13%190

1940–1949

2.3%34

1939 or earlier

8.4%123

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.8%1,113

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%27

No Fuel

1.9%23

Wood

1.8%21

Utility Gas

0.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,896

Mean Household Incomei

$47,040

Per Capita Incomei

$21,987

Poverty Ratei

20.2%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

909

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.6%138

$10K–$15K

10.5%124

$15K–$20K

12.2%145

$20K–$25K

3.1%37

$25K–$30K

5%59

$30K–$35K

4.3%51

$35K–$40K

1.7%20

$40K–$45K

8.3%98

$45K–$50K

6.5%77

$50K–$60K

8.9%105

$60K–$75K

11.1%132

$75K–$100K

7.7%91

$100K–$125K

2%24

$125K–$150K

5%59

$150K–$200K

1.6%19

$200K+

0.6%7

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

156

Residentsi

221

Avg. Tenant Renti

$406/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

41 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing56 homes91% occupied$421/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers100 homes68% occupied$397/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $40,896/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

56%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

33.1%

Low income$20K–$33K/yr

8.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $33K/yr

2.2%

Who Receives This Housing

72.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

21.5% of subsidized households are minority

25.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1485.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

869

Avg. Commutei

31.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

869

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

168(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.8%Insured

8.2%Uninsured