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Bonham, TX


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Bonham, Texas

Bonham, Texas, in Fannin county, is 36 miles NE of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 65 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. There are 9,990 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Bonham

In Bonham, about 32% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Bonham than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bonham had a median family income of $35,721.

Political Inclinations

Bonham folks tended to give their money ($2,400) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Bonham Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bonham that were owner-occupied was 59%.

Commuting

In Bonham, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Bonham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Bonham Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Bonham Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Bonham Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bonham, TX

Comparing Bonham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity108
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Men79
Age of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults24
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime21

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