Bonanza, Oregon facts for kids
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Bonanza
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The Living Springs Fellowship Church in Bonanza
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Incorporated | 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,127 ft (1,258 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 404 |
| • Density | 492.68/sq mi (190.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97623
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-07300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1117918 |
Bonanza is a small town in Klamath County, Oregon, United States. It is located near the city of Klamath Falls. In 2020, about 404 people lived in Bonanza.
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Where is Bonanza?
Bonanza is located in southern Klamath County, Oregon. It sits at an elevation of about 4,127 feet (1,258 meters) above sea level. The town is close to the border between Oregon and California.
You can reach Bonanza by taking Oregon Route 70. This road connects to Oregon Route 140. Bonanza is about 21 miles (34 km) from Klamath Falls. It is also about 300 miles (483 km) from Portland, Oregon's largest city.
The Lost River flows right through Bonanza. The town covers a total area of about 0.82 square miles (2.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Bonanza's Climate
Bonanza has a climate with warm, dry summers. The average monthly temperatures usually stay below 71.6°F (22°C). This type of weather is called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate.
A Look Back: Bonanza's History
Bonanza is located in a farming area. The town got its name from the Spanish word "bonanza," which means "prosperity" or "good fortune." This name was chosen because of the good springs found nearby. The Bonanza post office first opened in 1875.
J. P. Roberts started the community in 1876. He also opened a store there. Bonanza was officially planned out in 1878. Around the year 1900, Bonanza was one of the most important towns in Klamath County. Only Klamath Falls and Merrill were considered more important. Back then, mail was delivered daily by stagecoach. The main products from the area included cattle, horses, grain, hay, fruits, and vegetables.
Today, Bonanza is still an agricultural community. Many farms grow alfalfa and raise cattle. The Lost River flows near the town center, where the Bonanza Big Springs are located. Sometimes, low water levels in the river can affect farming and local wildlife.
Schools and Jobs in Bonanza
The community of Bonanza is home to Bonanza Schools. These schools teach students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
As of 2003, the biggest employers in Bonanza included the Klamath County School District. Other large employers were Bonanza View Dairy, Tom DeJong Dairy, and Haskins Potato. This shows that farming and education are very important to the town's economy.
People in Bonanza
The population of Bonanza was 404 people in 2020. This is based on the 2020 census.
How Many People Live Here?
Here's a look at how Bonanza's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 100 | — | |
| 1900 | 118 | — | |
| 1910 | 250 | 111.9% | |
| 1920 | 77 | −69.2% | |
| 1930 | 141 | 83.1% | |
| 1940 | 233 | 65.2% | |
| 1950 | 259 | 11.2% | |
| 1960 | 297 | 14.7% | |
| 1970 | 230 | −22.6% | |
| 1980 | 270 | 17.4% | |
| 1990 | 323 | 19.6% | |
| 2000 | 415 | 28.5% | |
| 2010 | 415 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 404 | −2.7% | |
| Source: U.S. Decennial Census |
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A Closer Look at the Population (2010)
In 2010, there were 415 people living in Bonanza. These people lived in 152 households. About 108 of these were families. The town had about 506 people per square mile (195 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Bonanza were White (86.3%). About 9.6% were from other races. About 27.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 39.5% of households had children under 18 living there. More than half (54.6%) were married couples. About 23.0% of all households were single individuals. About 11.9% of these were people aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.73 people. The average family had 3.25 people.
The average age of people in Bonanza was 34.5 years. About 30.4% of residents were under 18. About 14.2% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (51.6%) than females (48.4%) in the town.
Famous People from Bonanza
- Dennis Linthicum – He is a state senator.
- Ryan Stevenson – An American musician.
- Hans-Georg Gottfried Dittmann – An award-winning German-Austrian journalist who was an exchange student here in 1996/97.
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The Living Springs Fellowship Church in Bonanza
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Location of Bonanza in Oregon
