Bonanza, Georgia facts for kids
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Bonanza, Georgia
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Location in Clayton County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Clayton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,406 |
| • Density | 4,204.20/sq mi (1,622.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 13-09272 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1672384 |
Bonanza is a small place in Clayton County, Georgia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In 2010, about 3,135 people lived in Bonanza. By 2020, the population grew to 4,406 people.
Where is Bonanza?
Bonanza is located in the southern part of Clayton County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 33°27′53″N 84°20′15″W / 33.46472°N 84.33750°W.
It shares its borders with Irondale to the north and Lovejoy to the south. Two main roads, U.S. Routes 19 and 41, run along its eastern side. These roads can take you about 4 miles north to Jonesboro, which is the county seat. If you keep going north, you'll reach downtown Atlanta about 21 miles away. If you travel south from Bonanza, you'll find the city of Griffin about 17 miles away.
The United States Census Bureau says that Bonanza covers a total area of about 3.1 square kilometers (which is about 1.2 square miles), and all of it is land.
Who Lives in Bonanza?
The population of Bonanza has changed over the years. The U.S. Census counts how many people live in an area every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,904 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,135 | 8.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,406 | 40.5% | |
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Here's a closer look at the different groups of people living in Bonanza, based on the census information:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| 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% |
Bonanza was first officially counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000. During the 2020 United States census, there were 4,406 people living there. These people made up 1,220 households, and 885 of those were families.
See also
In Spanish: Bonanza (Georgia) para niños
