Bonney, Texas facts for kids
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Bonney, Texas
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Village
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Bonney municipal buildings, December 2018
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 180 |
| • Density | 91.8/sq mi (35.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77515
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-09388 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379443 |
Bonney is a small village located in Brazoria County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, only 180 people lived there, making it the smallest village in Texas. Even though it's tiny, Bonney is still much larger than the smallest city and town in Texas.
History of Bonney
Bonney was started in 1873. It began as a stop along the International–Great Northern Railroad line. The village was named after a train conductor who worked on a different railway.
In 1889, Bonney got its own post office. A year later, a new general store opened. Over the next six years, the village grew more. It added a school, three more businesses, a cotton gin (a machine that separates cotton fibers from seeds), and a telegraph office. By 1895, about 75 people lived in Bonney. In 1906, the school had one teacher and 20 students.
The post office in Bonney closed in 1920. By 1955, the village had only one business and 25 people living there. The population slowly grew again. In 1988, there were 99 residents. By 1990, the census counted 339 people, and in 2000, the number went up to 384. However, by 2020, the population had decreased to 180.
A famous person named Albert Sidney Johnston lived near Bonney for a time. He was a graduate of the West Point and a general in the Texas army in the 1830s. He also served as the Secretary of War for the Republic of Texas. Later, he became a general in the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.
Where is Bonney Located?
Bonney is in the northern part of Brazoria County. It is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Angleton, which is the county seat. It is also about 13 miles (21 kilometers) south of Arcola.
A major highway, Texas State Highway 288, is about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) east of the village. This highway can take you about 33 miles (53 kilometers) north to downtown Houston.
The total area of Bonney is about 1.96 square miles (5.08 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People in Bonney
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 94 | — | |
| 1990 | 339 | 260.6% | |
| 2000 | 384 | 13.3% | |
| 2010 | 310 | −19.3% | |
| 2020 | 180 | −41.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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The number of people living in Bonney has changed over the years. In 1980, there were 94 people. The population grew to 384 in 2000, but then decreased to 180 by 2020.
In 2000, there were 384 people living in Bonney. Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about three people. The median age of people in the village was 32 years old.
Education in Bonney
Students who live in Bonney attend schools that are part of the Angleton Independent School District. This includes Angleton High School.
For college, Bonney is in the zone for Brazosport College.
See also
In Spanish: Bonney (Texas) para niños
