Bonanza, Georgia
Unincorporated community
Census-designated place
Location in Clayton County and the state of Georgia
Location in Clayton County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°27′53″N 84°20′15″W / 33.46472°N 84.33750°W / 33.46472; -84.33750
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyClayton
Area
[1]
 • Total1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2)
 • Land1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
876 ft (267 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,406
 • Density4,204.20/sq mi (1,622.63/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code13-09272[2]
GNIS feature ID1672384[3]

Bonanza is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,135 at the 2010 census.[4]

Geography

Bonanza is located in southern Clayton County at 33°27′53″N 84°20′15″W / 33.46472°N 84.33750°W / 33.46472; -84.33750 (33.464663, -84.337589).[5] It is bordered by Irondale to the north and Lovejoy to the south. U.S. Routes 19 and 41 form the eastern border of the CDP, leading north 4 miles (6 km) to Jonesboro, the county seat, and 21 miles (34 km) to downtown Atlanta. The city of Griffin is 17 miles (27 km) to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Bonanza CDP has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all land.[4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20002,904—
20103,1358.0%
20204,40640.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1850-1870[7] 1870-1880[8]
1890-1910[9] 1920-1930[10]
1940[11] 1950[12] 1960[13]
1970[14] 1980[15] 1990[16]
2000[17] 2010[18] 2020[19]

Bonanza was first listed as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census.[17][16]

2020

Bonanza, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2000[20] Pop 2010[18] Pop 2020[19] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 1,775 594 447 61.12% 18.95% 10.15%
Black or African American alone (NH) 876 2,085 3,188 30.17% 66.51% 72.36%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 4 10 13 0.14% 0.32% 0.30%
Asian alone (NH) 46 72 42 1.58% 2.30% 0.95%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 1 0 0 0.03% 0.00% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 16 0 37 0.55% 0.00% 0.84%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 28 41 155 0.96% 1.31% 3.52%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 158 333 524 5.44% 10.62% 11.89%
Total 2,904 3,135 4,406 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,406 people, 1,220 households, and 885 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,904 people, 934 households, and 765 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,391.7 inhabitants per square mile (923.4/km2). There were 976 housing units at an average density of 803.8 per square mile (310.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 62.74% White, 30.61% African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.58% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.62% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 5.44% of the population.

There were 934 households, out of which 48.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 13.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 32.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,609, and the median income for a family was $49,667. Males had a median income of $35,755 versus $25,024 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,575. About 6.8% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Bonanza CDP, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decade". US Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1870 Census of Population - Georgia - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties" (PDF). US Census Bureau. 1870.
  8. ^ "1880 Census of Population - Georgia - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties" (PDF). US Census Bureau. 1880.
  9. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). US Census Bureau. 1930.
  10. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). US Census Bureau. 1930. pp. 251–256.
  11. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). US Census Bureau. 1940.
  12. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). US Census Bureau. 1980.
  13. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Population of County Subdivisions - Georgia" (PDF). US Census Bureau. 1960.
  14. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Population of County Subdivisions - Georgia" (PDF). US Census Bureau. 1970.
  15. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia" (PDF). US Census Bureau. 1980.
  16. ^ a b "1990 Census of Population - Summary Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics - Georgia" (PDF). US Census Bureau. 1990.
  17. ^ a b "2000 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Georgia" (PDF). US Census Bureau. 2000.
  18. ^ a b "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Bonanza CDP, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ a b "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Bonanza CDP, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "P004 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Bonanza CDP, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
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