City · Florida
Bonifay, Florida
Bonifay, city, in Holmes County, Florida. Bonifay had 2,839 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,759 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,797 (±20). GEOID 1207450.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,839
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,759 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,797 ±20
Median household income
$40,896
±$10,219 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$142,100
±$24,712 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$868
±$71 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Bonifay and what county is it in?
Bonifay is a city in Holmes County, Florida. It covers 4.7 square miles of land, 587 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bonifay, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,839 people lived in Bonifay on July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 2,759 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,797 (±20).
| Measure | Bonifay | Holmes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,797 ±20 | 19,513 | +122 |
| Households | 1,186 ±156 | 7,011 | +224 |
| Average household size | 2.17 ±0.28 | 2.53 | −0.43 |
| Housing units | 1,464 ±182 | 8,659 | +365 |
Bonifay's population since 2000
From 4,078 in 2000 to 2,839 in 2025: down 30.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bonifay as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bonifay?
The median resident of Bonifay is 41.9 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 34.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.1%. 5.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bonifay | Holmes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 ±13.5 | 43.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% ±4.5 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 34.3% ±6.1 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Male | 38.6% ±5.6 pts | 52.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% ±2.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.8% ±6.5 pts | 84.2% | −10.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.1% ±4.3 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.5% ±3.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.3% ±2.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.9% ±2.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6% ±2.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| With a disability | 21.1% ±5.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2% ±5.2 pts | 13.0% | −11.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4% ±4.0 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.2% ±6.4 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9% ±3.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.9% ±6.6 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8% ±2.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bonifay earn?
Half of Bonifay's 1,186 households earn less than $40,896 a year (±$10,219), against $49,343 in Holmes County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $45,173 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bonifay | Holmes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,896 ±$10,219 | $49,343 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $47,040 ±$7,895 | $65,105 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,987 ±$3,091 | $26,071 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.1% ±8.7 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.4% ±18.6 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.6% ±9.9 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% ±4.8 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.3% ±7.5 pts | 81.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bonifay?
Owners occupy 54.4% of Bonifay's occupied homes and renters 45.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $142,100 by its owner (±$24,712). The median renter pays $868 a month including utilities, and 58.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bonifay | Holmes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $142,100 ±$24,712 | $110,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $868 ±$71 | $844 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 58.2% ±16.0 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,300 ±$273 | $1,188 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.4% ±8.4 pts | 76.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.6% ±8.4 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,464 ±182 | 8,659 | +365 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.3% ±6.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.7% ±7.4 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.7% ±5.8 pts | 36.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.1% ±3.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.4% ±5.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.3% ±5.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Bonifay work and get to work?
91.3% of Bonifay's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 31.3 minutes.
| Measure | Bonifay | Holmes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 40.6% ±7.3 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±5.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 91.3% ±5.3 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.2% ±3.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.1% ±3.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.4% ±2.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.3 min ±5.8 | 34.7 min | +10.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bonifay?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Bonifay, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $42,500 (Tract 9604.03) to $52,386 (Tract 9604.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9604.02Holmes County | 3,682 | $52,386 |
| Tract 9604.03Holmes County | 2,294 | $42,500 |
| Tract 9604.01Holmes County | 1,541 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bonifay) · Census block assignment files
How does Bonifay compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bonifay is the 6,517th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 272nd-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Bonifay ranks 719th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 272nd | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 204th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 648th | 770 |
| Median household income | 719th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 709th | 763 |
| Median home value | 716th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 673rd | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 92nd | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 673rd | 733 |
| Median age | 408th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 647th | 760 |
| Travel time to work | 179th | 764 |
Bonifay's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Bonifay with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bonifay?
16 of the 57 figures for Bonifay on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bonifay are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bonifay.