Bono, AR Demographics

A map of Bono's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,306	2,079	86.8%	86.3%
Black	210	110	7.9%	4.6%
Hispanic	106	88	4.0%	3.7%
Multiracial	30	121	1.1%	5.0%
Native American/Other	5	11	0.2%	0.5%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Bono, Arkansas has an estimated population of 2,657, a large increase from the 2,409 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.8% White, 7.9% Black, 4.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bono, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bono has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bono, that probability was 24.9% in 2020 and 23.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bono is ranked the 117th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 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). Bono was ranked the 125th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bono's White Population

2,306 residents of Bono, or 86.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bono is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Bono ranks 257th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bono's White population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Bono's population has increased from 86.3% to 86.8%.

Bono is more White than neighboring Jonesboro (63% White). Bono is less White than neighboring Sedgwick (98.8% White), Egypt (96.5% White), Cash (97.1% White), and Walcott (100% White).

Bono's Black Population

210 residents of Bono, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bono is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Bono ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bono's Black population has grown by an estimated 90.9%. Black residents' share of Bono's population has increased from 4.6% to 7.9%.

Bono is more Black than neighboring Sedgwick (0% Black), Egypt (0% Black), Cash (0% Black), and Walcott (0% Black). Bono is less Black than neighboring Jonesboro (22.7% Black).

Bono's Asian Population

0 residents of Bono, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bono is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Bono ranks 341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bono's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Bono's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bono is less Asian than neighboring Jonesboro (1.6% Asian), and Cash (0.7% Asian).

Bono's Hispanic Population

106 residents of Bono, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bono is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Bono ranks 281st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bono's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Bono's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Bono is more Hispanic than neighboring Sedgwick (1.2% Hispanic), Egypt (0% Hispanic), Cash (0% Hispanic), and Walcott (0% Hispanic). Bono is less Hispanic than neighboring Jonesboro (7.5% Hispanic).

Bono's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Bono, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bono is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bono ranks 397th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bono's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bono's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Bono is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sedgwick (0% Native American/Other), Egypt (0% Native American/Other), and Walcott (0% Native American/Other). Bono is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jonesboro (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cash (2.2% Native American/Other).

Bono's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Bono, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bono is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Bono ranks 256th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bono's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Bono's population has decreased from 5.0% to 1.1%.

Bono is more Multiracial than neighboring Sedgwick (0% Multiracial), Cash (0% Multiracial), and Walcott (0% Multiracial). Bono is less Multiracial than neighboring Jonesboro (4.5% Multiracial), and Egypt (3.5% 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.