Bonifay, FL Demographics

A map of Bonifay's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,009	2,158	71.8%	78.2%
Black	339	293	12.1%	10.6%
Multiracial	266	154	9.5%	5.6%
Native American/Other	93	20	3.3%	0.7%
Hispanic	76	100	2.7%	3.6%
Asian	14	34	0.5%	1.2%

Bonifay, Florida has an estimated population of 2,797, a slight increase from the 2,759 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.8% White, 12.1% Black, 9.5% Multiracial, 3.3% Native American/Other, 2.7% Hispanic, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bonifay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bonifay has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bonifay, that probability was 37.2% in 2020 and 45.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bonifay is ranked the 619th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Bonifay was ranked the 605th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bonifay's White Population

2,009 residents of Bonifay, or 71.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bonifay is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Bonifay ranks 348th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonifay's White population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Bonifay's population has decreased from 78.2% to 71.8%.

Bonifay is more White than neighboring Chipley (56.6% White), and Vernon (63.4% White). Bonifay is less White than neighboring Caryville (85.4% White), Westville (96.4% White), and Wausau (75.6% White).

Bonifay's Black Population

339 residents of Bonifay, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bonifay is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Bonifay ranks 330th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonifay's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. Black residents' share of Bonifay's population has increased from 10.6% to 12.1%.

Bonifay is more Black than neighboring Caryville (9.7% Black), Westville (0.8% Black), and Wausau (7.5% Black). Bonifay is less Black than neighboring Chipley (35.1% Black), and Vernon (14.7% Black).

Bonifay's Asian Population

14 residents of Bonifay, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bonifay is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Bonifay ranks 510th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonifay's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.8%. Asian residents' share of Bonifay's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.5%.

Bonifay is more Asian than neighboring Caryville (0.3% Asian), Chipley (0% Asian), and Westville (0% Asian). Bonifay is less Asian than neighboring Wausau (1.3% Asian).

Bonifay's Hispanic Population

76 residents of Bonifay, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bonifay is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bonifay ranks 859th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonifay's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bonifay's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.7%.

Bonifay is more Hispanic than neighboring Caryville (0% Hispanic), and Westville (0% Hispanic). Bonifay is less Hispanic than neighboring Chipley (3.8% Hispanic), Vernon (9.2% Hispanic), and Wausau (6.9% Hispanic).

Bonifay's Native American/Other Population

93 residents of Bonifay, or 3.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bonifay is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Bonifay ranks 508th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonifay's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 365.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bonifay's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.3%.

Bonifay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Caryville (0% Native American/Other), Chipley (0% Native American/Other), Westville (0.8% Native American/Other), and Wausau (0% Native American/Other). Bonifay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vernon (5.3% Native American/Other).

Bonifay's Multiracial Population

266 residents of Bonifay, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bonifay is higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bonifay ranks 105th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonifay's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 72.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Bonifay's population has increased from 5.6% to 9.5%.

Bonifay is more Multiracial than neighboring Caryville (4.5% Multiracial), Chipley (4.5% Multiracial), Vernon (6.9% Multiracial), Westville (2% Multiracial), and Wausau (8.8% 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.