Bonifay, Florida
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Bonify is a city in Holmes County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,078 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 2,711. [link] It is the county seat of Holmes County[Geographic references#6GR6].
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.4 km² (3.6 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 4,078 people, 1,095 households, and 669 families residing in the city. The population density was 435.0/km² (1,126.9/mi²). There were 1,216 housing units at an average density of 129.7/km² (336.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.71% White, 25.50% African American, 0.71% Native American, 1.03% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.89% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.12% of the population.There were 1,095 households out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city the population was spread out with 15.3% under the age of 18, 12.6% from 18 to 24, 38.9% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 172.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 192.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,216, and the median income for a family was $33,077. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $18,529 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,320. About 14.8% of families and 21.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.0% of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over.
Famous Residents
Raymon Hudson: Raymon is a NFL football player signed in June 2006 with the New Orleans Saints. He played high school football at Holmes County High School in Bonifay in the late 90s and early 00s. He played college football for the University of Alabama. [link]Current Growth
Bonifay is in somewhat of a growth spurt. Plans are underway for the construction of a new hospital to be built at the intersection of US Hwy 79 and Interstate 10. Also recently announced in June 2006 are plans to open a wilderness education theme park sponsored by wildlife host Jim Fowler to be called Jim Fowler's Life in the Wild. This theme park is also slated to be constructed at the intersection of US Hwy 79 and Interstate 10. According to WTVY Bonifay is seeing large property value increases due to real estate speculation. [link]External links
- [Maps and aerial photos]
- * Street map from [Google Maps] or [Yahoo! Maps]
- * Topographic map from [TopoZone]
- * Aerial image or topographic map from [TerraServer-USA]
- * Satellite image from [Google Maps] or [Windows Live Local]
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