Bonita, Louisiana facts for kids
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Bonita, Louisiana
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Village
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Location in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Morehouse |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 170 |
| • Density | 126.02/sq mi (48.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-08535 |
Bonita is a small village located in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 170 people. This was a decrease from 284 people counted in the 2010 census.
History of Bonita
The early history of Bonita is not fully known. However, it is believed that the village started to grow when the Missouri Pacific Railroad was extended through Morehouse Parish in the 1890s. The building of a post office around the same time also helped the town develop.
Bonita officially became an incorporated village in 1901. Today, five churches serve the community: St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, St. Luke Baptist Church, St. Joe Ame Church, the Bonita Church of God, and the Bonita Baptist Church.
Geography of Bonita
Bonita is located in the northeastern part of Morehouse Parish. Its exact coordinates are 32°55′18″N 91°40′26″W / 32.92167°N 91.67389°W. U.S. Route 165 runs through the village. This road leads southwest about 12 miles (19 km) to Mer Rouge. It also goes 20 miles (32 km) to Bastrop, which is the main town of the parish. To the northeast, the road goes 11 miles (18 km) to Wilmot, Arkansas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Bonita covers a total area of 1.35 square miles (3.49 km2). All of this area is land. The Bayou Bonne Idee river flows through the eastern side of the village. It runs south to the Boeuf River and is part of the larger Ouachita River water system.
Population and People
The population of Bonita has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 273 | — | |
| 1920 | 310 | 13.6% | |
| 1930 | 507 | 63.5% | |
| 1940 | 422 | −16.8% | |
| 1950 | 504 | 19.4% | |
| 1960 | 574 | 13.9% | |
| 1970 | 533 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 503 | −5.6% | |
| 1990 | 265 | −47.3% | |
| 2000 | 335 | 26.4% | |
| 2010 | 284 | −15.2% | |
| 2020 | 170 | −40.1% | |
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In 2020, the population of Bonita was 170 people. Most residents identified as Black or African American, making up about 58% of the population. White residents made up about 32%. A small percentage of the population identified as Asian, Mixed Race, or Hispanic/Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Bonita (Luisiana) para niños
