Bono is a city in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,409 at the 2020 census, up from 2,131 in 2010. It is included in the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bono's most prominent landmarks are the Bono Bridge and the Bono Cemetery.

Geography

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Bono is located in northwestern Craighead County northwest of Jonesboro, the county seat, via U.S. Route 63. The city of Walnut Ridge is 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 , all land.<br />2014 Estimate

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Bono had a population of 2,409. The median age was 31.4 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 11.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males age 18 and over.

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 945 households in Bono, including 653 families. Of all households, 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 43.9% were married-couple households, 18.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 29.9% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. of 2000, there were 1,512 people, 574 households, and 435 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 634 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.69% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.66% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. 1.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 574 households, out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,307, and the median income for a family was $33,618. Males had a median income of $25,063 versus $18,426 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,764. About 13.6% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.7% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those aged 65 or over.

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).

References

  • Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: Bono (Craighead County)