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Bonanza, GA
Census-designated place in Clayton County, Georgia.
Population
3,279
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,128
ZIP codes
0
Bonanza and its ZIP codes
Bonanza at a glance
- Bonanza is about 16 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,260, 22% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,200 (33% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,559 a month.
Local data for Bonanza, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bonanza, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,260
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$204,200
Median rent
$1,559/mo
Homeownership
53.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
30.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (352), German Americans (270), Irish Americans (154).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clayton County. PPP loans are for Bonanza.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,234
129,649 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,987
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $4,735 per person
How people get to work
Bonanza, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bonanza, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
312
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bonanza, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
Cities near Bonanza
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LovejoyCity | 1.5 mi | 2.9 |
| IrondaleCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 3.2 |
| JonesboroCity | 4.4 mi | 3 |
| HamptonCity | 6.2 mi | 11 |
| FayettevilleCity | 7.2 mi | 13 |
| StockbridgeCity | 7.3 mi | 19.1 |
| RiverdaleCity | 7.6 mi | 4.4 |
| WoolseyTown | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| MorrowCity | 8.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Sunny SideCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake CityCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Forest ParkCity | 11 mi | 9.2 |
| McDonoughCity | 11 mi | 13.4 |
| Heron BayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| ConleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| ExperimentCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bonanza, GA in?
- Bonanza is in Clayton County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Bonanza, GA?
- About 3,279 people live in Bonanza, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bonanza?
- Nearby places include Lovejoy (1.5 mi), Irondale (1.6 mi), Jonesboro (4.4 mi), Hampton (6.2 mi), Fayetteville (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023