Editing Bonifay, Florida

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|government_type          = [[Mayor–council government|Mayor-Council]]
|leader_title             = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name              = Larry Cook
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|leader_name1             = James Sellers
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|leader_name2             = Shelley Carroll<br>and Rick Crews
|leader_title3            = [[City Manager|City Superintendent]]
|leader_name3             = Trey Barbee
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|leader_name4             = Rickey Callahan
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|established_date         = 1882<ref name=BonHis/>
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'''Bonifay''' is a city and the [[county seat]] of [[Holmes County, Florida]], United States. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 2,759.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 }}</ref>

==History==
Bonifay was founded in 1882<ref name=BonHis>{{cite book |last1=Morris |first1=Allen |title=Florida Place Names: Alachua to Zolfo Springs |date=1995 |publisher=Pineapple Press |location=Sarasota, Florida |isbn=1561648396 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=t5hxDwAAQBAJ&q=milton |accessdate=22 October 2019}}</ref> when the [[Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad]] was built across the [[Florida Panhandle]], and was named by P&A executive [[William Dudley Chipley|W. D. Chipley]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/facts/reports/names/index.cfm#B|title = Name Origins of Florida Places @ Florida OCHP}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=May 2017}} for Frank Bonifay, member of a prominent family who had a brickmaking factory in Pensacola, where the P&A was headquartered. Frank Bonifay bought a stake in the P&A, which in 1891 was merged into the [[Louisville and Nashville Railroad]], which after several more mergers became part of [[CSX Transportation]] in 1986.

==Geography==
Bonifay is located in southeastern Holmes County at {{coord|30|47|N|85|41|W|}} (30.791, –85.681).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

[[U.S. Route 90]] runs through the southern part of the downtown area, leading east {{convert|9|mi|0}} to [[Chipley, Florida|Chipley]] and west {{convert|8|mi|0}} to [[Caryville, Florida|Caryville]]. [[Interstate 10]] passes through the southern edge of town, with access from Exit 112 ([[Florida State Road 79]]). I-10 leads east {{convert|91|mi}} to [[Tallahassee, Florida|Tallahassee]] and west {{convert|105|mi}} to [[Pensacola, Florida|Pensacola]]. SR 79 (Waukesha Street) connects I-10 and US-90 and passes through the center of Bonifay, leading north {{convert|13|mi}} to [[Esto, Florida|Esto]] and south {{convert|12|mi}} to [[Vernon, Florida|Vernon]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|10.7|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.2|sqkm|order=flip|1}}, or 1.73%, are water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1207450| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Bonifay city, Florida| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=May 8, 2017}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

==Climate==

The climate for the City of Bonifay is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Bonifay has a [[humid subtropical climate]] zone, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1910= 922
|1920= 1230
|1930= 1292
|1940= 1924
|1950= 2252
|1960= 2222
|1970= 2068
|1980= 2534
|1990= 2612
|2000= 4078
|2010= 2793
|2020= 2759
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Bonifay racial composition'''<br> (Hispanics excluded from racial categories)<br> (''NH = Non-Hispanic'')<br>
!Race
!Pop 2010<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Bonifay city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Bonifay+city;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Pop 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Bonifay city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Bonifay+city;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!% 2010
!% 2020
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|2,329
|2,158
|83.39%
|78.22%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|279
|293
|9.99%
|10.62%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|24
|15
|0.86%
|0.54%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|24
|34
|0.86%
|1.23%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]] (NH)
|2
|2
|0.07%
|0.07%
|-
|[[Other races (U.S. Census)|Some other race]] (NH)
|2
|3
|0.07%
|0.11%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Two or more races/Multiracial]] (NH)
|66
|154
|2.36%
|5.58%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|67
|100
|2.40%
|3.62%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''2,793'''
|'''2,759'''
|
|
|-
|}

As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 2,759 people, 1,116 households, and 664 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Bonifay city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Bonifay+city;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 2,793 people, 1,130 households, and 618 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Bonifay city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Bonifay+city;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2010.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

In 2010, there were 1,090 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were headed by [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 19.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41, and the average family size was 3.05.<ref name="Census 2010 DP">{{cite web| url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/SF1DP1/1600000US1207450| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (DP-1): Bonifay city, Florida| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=May 8, 2017| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213115643/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/SF1DP1/1600000US1207450| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 2010, in the city, 25.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.6% were from 18 to 24, 20.6% were from 25 to 44, 25.3% were from 45 to 64, and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.4 males.<ref name="Census 2010 DP"/>

For the period of 2011–2015, the estimated median annual income for a household in the city was $25,060, and the median income for a family was $37,407. Male full-time workers had a median income of $41,458 versus $35,054 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,830. About 20.7% of families and 28.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 26.5% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_5YR/DP03/1600000US1207450| title=Selected Economic Characteristics: 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): Bonifay city, Florida| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=May 8, 2017| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213111306/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_5YR/DP03/1600000US1207450| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Education==
[[Holmes District School Board]] operates public schools. Bonifay is home to three schools [[Bonifay K-8 School]], [[Holmes County High School]] and Bethlehem School.

A 2004 study by the Bureau of Secondary Education showed that 56.73% of Holmes County high school graduates go on to secondary education. Of these, 38.03% of those go on to complete a bachelor's degree, furthermore 12.60% of these students who receive a bachelors go on to receive a masters or doctoral degree. As of August 2008, all educational facility improvements shall be done in a financially feasible manner to address all Level of Service (LOS) needs as described by the Public School Facilities Element in the City of Bonifay 2020 Comprehensive Plan, officially recognized by the state of Florida on September 3, 2008.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}}

{{As of|2016}}, a new K–8 school is being built in Bonifay to replace Bonifay Elementary and Bonifay Middle.<ref>{{cite web|author=Wyatt, Carol Kent|url=http://www.chipleypaper.com/news/20161220/movin-on-up-bonifay-k-8-school-construction-on-track|title=Movin' on up: Bonifay K-8 school construction on track|publisher=Holmes County Times Advertiser|date=2016-12-20|accessdate=2017-07-09|archive-date=July 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709073714/http://www.chipleypaper.com/news/20161220/movin-on-up-bonifay-k-8-school-construction-on-track|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>"[http://www.hdsb.org/2016/12/bonifay-k-8-school-construction-update Bonifay K-8 School Construction Update]." Holmes District School Board. December 21, 2016. Retrieved on July 9, 2017.</ref> Construction began in 2015, and it was scheduled to be completed in May 2017.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rich, Jennifer|url=http://www.chipleypaper.com/article/20151028/NEWS/151029156|title=Construction underway for K-8 school|publisher=Holmes County Times Advertiser|date=2015-10-28|accessdate=2017-07-09|archive-date=October 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151030131543/http://www.chipleypaper.com/article/20151028/NEWS/151029156|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Holmes County Public Library is located in Bonifay.<ref>"[http://www.myhcpl.org/location.html Location] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170706222517/http://myhcpl.org/location.html |date=July 6, 2017 }}." Holmes County Public Library. Retrieved on July 9, 2017. " 303 North J. Harvey Etheridge Street Bonifay, Florida 32425"</ref>

==Infrastructure==
While growth of the town of Bonifay has recently been stagnant there is promise of growth in the near future with [[Florida State Road 79]] being converted in to a four lane highway between Bonifay and Panama City Beach. There are currently plans to extend the commercial zone areas of Bonifay south of Interstate 10 to the Washington County line.

==Notable people==

* [[Nancy Springer]], prolific author of children's fiction, lives in Bonifay<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nancy Springer |url=http://www.nancyspringer.net |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060929093310/http://www.nancyspringer.net/ |archive-date=29 September 2006 |website=nancyspringer.net}}</ref>

==Newspapers==
* [http://www.bonifaynow.com ''Holmes County Times-Advertiser'']

==Images==
<gallery>
File:Bonifay FL Businesses SR79.jpg|Bonifay businesses near Interstate 10
File:Bonifay Florida American Legion.jpg|Fire and Police Station
</gallery>

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.cityofbonifay.com/ Official website for the City of Bonifay]

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