Bono, Arkansas facts for kids
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Bono, Arkansas
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Bono City Hall, July 2011
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Location of Bono in Craighead County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Craighead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.66 sq mi (6.90 km2) |
| • Land | 2.66 sq mi (6.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,409 |
| • Density | 904.28/sq mi (349.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
72416
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-07630 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403895 |
Bono is a city in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,131 at the 2010 census, up from 1,512 in 2000. It is included in the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bono's most prominent landmarks are the Bono Bridge and the Bono Cemetery.
Geography
Bono is located in northwestern Craighead County 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Jonesboro, the county seat, via U.S. Route 63. The city of Walnut Ridge is 15 miles (24 km) farther to the northwest along US 63. As of 2024, the city is governed by Mayor Danny Shaw.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.7 km2), all land.
List of highways
US 63
U.S. Route 63 Business
Arkansas Highway 230
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 209 | — | |
| 1940 | 248 | 18.7% | |
| 1950 | 352 | 41.9% | |
| 1960 | 339 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 428 | 26.3% | |
| 1980 | 967 | 125.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,220 | 26.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,512 | 23.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,131 | 40.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,409 | 13.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2014 Estimate |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,079 | 86.3% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 110 | 4.57% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 130 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 | 3.65% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,409 people, 950 households, and 653 families residing in the city.
Education
Bono residents are served by the Westside Consolidated School District. The district opened in 1966 after the Bono School District merged into it. Its high school is Westside High School.
Climate
The climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification sub-type for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).
| Climate data for Bono, Arkansas | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 7 (45) |
10 (50) |
16 (61) |
22 (72) |
27 (81) |
32 (89) |
33 (92) |
32 (90) |
29 (84) |
23 (74) |
16 (61) |
9 (49) |
22 (71) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −2 (28) |
0 (32) |
5 (41) |
11 (51) |
15 (59) |
19 (67) |
22 (71) |
21 (69) |
17 (62) |
10 (50) |
6 (42) |
0 (32) |
10 (50) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 84 (3.3) |
97 (3.8) |
120 (4.8) |
130 (5.1) |
130 (5.1) |
79 (3.1) |
69 (2.7) |
76 (3) |
94 (3.7) |
86 (3.4) |
120 (4.7) |
110 (4.5) |
1,200 (47.2) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Bono (Arkansas) para niños
