Bonham, TX Demographics

A map of Bonham's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,425	6,537	60.1%	62.8%
Hispanic	2,343	1,833	21.9%	17.6%
Black	1,380	1,506	12.9%	14.5%
Multiracial	463	348	4.3%	3.3%
Asian	73	80	0.7%	0.8%
Native American/Other	13	104	0.1%	1.0%

Bonham, Texas has an estimated population of 10,697, a slight increase from the 10,408 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.1% White, 21.9% Hispanic, 12.9% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bonham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bonham has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bonham, that probability was 55.2% in 2020 and 57.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bonham is ranked the 257th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bonham was ranked the 255th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bonham's White Population

6,425 residents of Bonham, or 60.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bonham is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Bonham ranks 743rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonham's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Bonham's population has decreased from 62.8% to 60.1%.

Bonham is less White than neighboring Ector (76.7% White), Ravenna (62.5% White), Dodd City (94.6% White), Bailey (80.3% White), and Savoy (76.2% White).

Bonham's Black Population

1,380 residents of Bonham, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bonham is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Bonham ranks 231st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonham's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.4%. Black residents' share of Bonham's population has decreased from 14.5% to 12.9%.

Bonham is more Black than neighboring Ector (2.1% Black), Ravenna (0% Black), Dodd City (0% Black), Bailey (1.5% Black), and Savoy (1.5% Black).

Bonham's Asian Population

73 residents of Bonham, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bonham is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Bonham ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonham's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Asian residents' share of Bonham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Bonham is more Asian than neighboring Ravenna (0% Asian), and Dodd City (0% Asian). Bonham is less Asian than neighboring Ector (0.9% Asian), Bailey (3% Asian), and Savoy (1.3% Asian).

Bonham's Hispanic Population

2,343 residents of Bonham, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bonham is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bonham ranks 1238th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonham's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Bonham's population has increased from 17.6% to 21.9%.

Bonham is more Hispanic than neighboring Ector (11.5% Hispanic), Dodd City (0.4% Hispanic), Bailey (11.1% Hispanic), and Savoy (15.5% Hispanic). Bonham is less Hispanic than neighboring Ravenna (22.8% Hispanic).

Bonham's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Bonham, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bonham is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bonham ranks 435th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bonham's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Bonham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dodd City (0% Native American/Other). Bonham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ector (1.5% Native American/Other), Ravenna (4.4% Native American/Other), Bailey (1% Native American/Other), and Savoy (0.5% Native American/Other).

Bonham's Multiracial Population

463 residents of Bonham, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bonham is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bonham ranks 793rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bonham's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.3%.

Bonham is more Multiracial than neighboring Bailey (3% Multiracial). Bonham is less Multiracial than neighboring Ector (7.4% Multiracial), Ravenna (10.3% Multiracial), Dodd City (5% Multiracial), and Savoy (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.