Bonifay, Florida facts for kids
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Bonifay, Florida
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Downtown Bonifay in 2017
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Location in Holmes County and the state of Florida
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 Bonifay, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Holmes |
| Settled | 1882 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.78 sq mi (12.37 km2) |
| • Land | 4.70 sq mi (12.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,759 |
| • Density | 586.65/sq mi (226.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32425
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-07450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0279203 |
Bonifay is a city located in Holmes County, Florida, in the United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Holmes County. In 2020, about 2,759 people lived there.
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History of Bonifay
Bonifay was started in 1882. This happened when the Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad built its tracks through the Florida Panhandle. The city was named by W. D. Chipley, an executive from the railroad company. He named it after Frank Bonifay, whose family had a brick factory in Pensacola. Frank Bonifay also invested in the railroad.
Where is Bonifay?
Bonifay is in the southeastern part of Holmes County. Its exact location is 30°47′N 85°41′W / 30.783°N 85.683°W.
Major Roads in Bonifay
U.S. Route 90 goes through the southern part of downtown Bonifay. It connects to Chipley (9 miles east) and Caryville (8 miles west).
Interstate 10 also passes by the southern edge of town. You can get on I-10 from Exit 112, which is Florida State Road 79. I-10 leads to Tallahassee (91 miles east) and Pensacola (105 miles west).
Florida State Road 79 (Waukesha Street) links I-10 and US-90. It goes through the middle of Bonifay. This road leads north to Esto (13 miles) and south to Vernon (12 miles).
Bonifay's Size
The city covers a total area of about 4.78 square miles (12.37 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.07 square miles (0.19 square kilometers), is water.
Bonifay's Climate
Bonifay has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild to cool. On climate maps, this type of weather is shown as "Cfa".
People Living in Bonifay
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 922 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,230 | 33.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,292 | 5.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,924 | 48.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,252 | 17.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,222 | −1.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,068 | −6.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,534 | 22.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,612 | 3.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,078 | 56.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,793 | −31.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,759 | −1.2% | |
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In 2020, Bonifay had 2,759 residents. There were 1,116 households and 664 families living in the city.
Most people in Bonifay are White (78.22% in 2020). About 10.62% are Black or African American. Other groups like Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races also live here. About 3.62% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Income
In 2010, about 25.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in Bonifay was 40.8 years.
From 2011 to 2015, the average yearly income for a household was about $25,060. For families, it was about $37,407. About 28.8% of the people in Bonifay lived below the poverty line.
Education in Bonifay
The Holmes District School Board manages the public schools in Bonifay. The city is home to three schools: Bonifay K-8 School, Holmes County High School, and Bethlehem School.
A study in 2004 showed that many high school graduates from Holmes County continue their education. About 56.73% go on to college or other training.
New School Building
A new school for grades K-8 was built in Bonifay. Construction started in 2015 and finished in 2017. This new school replaced Bonifay Elementary and Bonifay Middle schools.
The Holmes County Public Library is also located in Bonifay.
City Improvements
Bonifay is working on improving its roads. Florida State Road 79 is being made into a four-lane highway. This will make travel easier between Bonifay and Panama City Beach. There are also plans to expand the commercial areas south of Interstate 10.
Famous People from Bonifay
- Nancy Springer – She is a well-known author who writes many books for children. She lives in Bonifay.
Newspapers
- Holmes County Times-Advertiser
Images for kids
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Bonifay businesses near Interstate 10
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Fire and Police Station
See also
In Spanish: Bonifay para niños
