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.

Bonham, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,697

Median Agei

36.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.1%6,425

Hispanic/Latino

21.9%2,343

Black

12.9%1,380

Two or More

4.3%463

Asian

0.7%73

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%7

Other

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.8%1,021

High School Diploma

28.6%2,275

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%751

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%979

Associate's Degree

4.2%333

Bachelor's Degree

8%633

Master's Degree

4.4%352

Professional Degree

1.2%99

Doctorate

1.6%125

HS or Higher

82.7%

BA or Higher

15.2%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$201,800

Median Renti

$1,073

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.6%1,828

Renter-Occupied

36.4%1,047

Total Units

3,457

Homeownership

63.6%

Vacancy Rate

16.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

245

$1,000–$1,250

297

$1,250–$1,500

197

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%99

2010–2019

9.1%314

2000–2009

5%172

1990–1999

14.6%504

1980–1989

8.3%287

1970–1979

19.3%668

1960–1969

11.7%405

1950–1959

2.8%97

1940–1949

9.3%321

1939 or earlier

17.1%590

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.8%1,547

Utility Gas

41.9%1,205

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%102

No Fuel

0.7%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,681

Mean Household Incomei

$81,043

Per Capita Incomei

$24,275

Poverty Ratei

16.2%

Unemploymenti

9.4%

Labor Forcei

3,799

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

276

Residentsi

395

Avg. Tenant Renti

$381/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers115 homes78% occupied$364/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 838 homes99% occupied$433/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,681/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

73%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

22%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

4.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

73.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

24.8% of subsidized households are minority

17.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.4% 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

1,07410%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

911

Workforce

Total Employed

3,441

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

708(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.9%Insured

19.1%Uninsured