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Bonanza, Georgia
Location in Clayton County and the state of Georgia
Location in Clayton County and the state of Georgia
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
 (2020)
 • 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 / 33.46472; -84.33750.

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.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 2,904
2010 3,135 8.0%
2020 4,406 40.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850-1870 1870-1880
1890-1910 1920-1930
1940 1950 1960
1970 1980 1990
2000 2010 2020

Here's a closer look at the different groups of people living in Bonanza, based on the census information:

Bonanza, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
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 (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000 Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 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%

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.

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