Bonham is a city in Fannin County, Texas, United States. The population was 9,990 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Fannin County.

Geography

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Bonham is located at (33.583772, -96.181801).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.2 km² (9.4 mi²), all land.

Demographics

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As of the census of 2000, there were 9,990 people, 2,884 households, and 1,848 families residing in the city. The population density was 412.1/km² (1,067.1/mi²). There were 3,381 housing units at an average density of 139.5/km² (361.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 76.27% White, 16.77% African American, 0.84% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.22% from other races, and 1.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.75% of the population.

There were 2,884 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city the population was spread out with 17.8% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 164.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 179.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,131, and the median income for a family was $35,721. Males had a median income of $26,035 versus $21,897 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,840. About 12.6% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.

Famous people

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By far Bonham's most famous resident was "Mr. Sam" – Sam Rayburn, the longtime Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Rayburn's house and a library featuring memorabilia from his Congressional terms are popular museums in the city, and Texas State Highway 56 through town (the former U.S. Highway 82) is named Sam Rayburn Boulevard (and runs beside both the house and library).

Other famous residents include:

• Charlie Christian
• Joe Morgan baseball player
• LTG Michael D. Maples - Defense Intelligence Agency director

External links

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Cities in Texas | Fannin County, Texas | County seats in Texas