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Bonifay, FL
City in Holmes County, Florida.
Population
2,797
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
595
ZIP codes
0
Bonifay and its ZIP codes
Bonifay at a glance
- Bonifay is 42% denser than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,896 a year, 45% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,100 (60% below Florida) and median rent is $868 a month.
Local data for Bonifay, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bonifay, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,896
Poverty rate
22.1%
Median home value
$142,100
Median rent
$868/mo
Homeownership
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (223), Irish Americans (152), Polish Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Holmes County. PPP loans are for Bonifay.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,901
3,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,920
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$164M
FY 2026, $8,346 per person
How people get to work
Bonifay, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.3%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bonifay, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
419
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
99
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bonifay, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
Cities near Bonifay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CaryvilleTown | 7.8 mi | 3 |
| ChipleyCity | 8.4 mi | 4.4 |
| WestvilleTown | 9.9 mi | 7.2 |
| VernonCity | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| WausauTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| EstoTown | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| NomaTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Ponce de LeonTown | 16 mi | 5 |
| GracevilleCity | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| Black, ALTown | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| AlfordTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Jacob CityCity | 18 mi | 3 |
| CottondaleTown | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| Eunola, ALCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| CampbelltonTown | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| Geneva, ALCity | 22 mi | 15.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bonifay, FL in?
- Bonifay is in Holmes County, Florida.
- What is the population of Bonifay, FL?
- About 2,797 people live in Bonifay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bonifay?
- Nearby places include Caryville (7.8 mi), Chipley (8.4 mi), Westville (9.9 mi), Vernon (11 mi), Wausau (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023