Bono, Lawrence County, Indiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Bono, Indiana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Bono, Indiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Bono, Indiana. The estimated population of Bono, Indiana is 931 people, with a median age of 42.4.

We can look at the total population in Bono over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
931
+22.82%
+30.21%
2020
758
+9.86%
-
2019
690
-7.26% -
2018
744
+4.06%
-
2017
715
- -

Population of Bono, Indiana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
100%
98%
+2.04%
Black/African American
0%
1.1%
-100.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0%
0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0.8%
-100.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Bono, Indiana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.4 -0.47% 42.8 +0.47% 36.8 -14.62%
2020 42.6 +0.47% 42.6 +0.47% 43.1 +16.8%
2019 42.4 -23.33% 42.4 -23.19% 36.9 -34.57%
2018 55.3 +6.55% 55.2 +7.18% 56.4 0%
2017 51.9 - 51.5 - 56.4 -

The median age of Bono, Indiana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 31 73
10 to 19 85 +6.81% 20 +231.61% 89 92
20 to 29 19 -88.59% 30 -40.96%
30 to 39 45 +43.74% 40 +54.4% 67 65
40 to 49 23 +598.96% 31 +231.98% 196 98
50 to 59 90 -54.25% 56 -171.39% 40 0
60 to 69 75 -121.05% 80 -94.62% 30 62
70+ 25 +83.43% 61 -64.38% 46 26

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Bono, Indiana is $88,481.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Bono.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $117,931.00
  • 65 and over
    $64,896.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Bono, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Bono, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Bono, Indiana is currently $79,254.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.00% of households in Bono are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Bono against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.25%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    26.24%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.36%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Bono is $27,222.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Bono by the total population of Bono.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Bono, Indiana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Bono to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.03%
  • Bachelor's degree
    3.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    40.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.73%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Bono that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Bono over the age of 16 is 747.

Of those people, a total of 65.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Bono is 65.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 101 38.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 16 0.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 245 87.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 181 100.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 40 0.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 37 100.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 71 22.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 56 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Bono. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 747 65.20% 0.00%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 747 65.20% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Bono as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Bono is 487, with median earnings of $35,515.00.

Women in Bono, Indiana earning approximately 202.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 487 $35,515.00
Male 337 $35,274.00
Female 150 $71,447.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 106 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 67 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 39 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 0 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 27 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 82 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 67 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 64 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 87 $0.00 19 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 67 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 39 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 82 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 67 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 64 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 343 households in Bono, with an average household size of 2.71 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 247 families in Bono with an average family size of 3.23 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 227 20 0 96
Average Household Size 3.36 2.8 0 1.17
Total Families 227 20 0 0
Average Household Size 3.36 1.8 0 0

Poverty

Of the 247 families in Bono, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Bono:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 387 housing units in Bono, Indiana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 343 88.63%
Vacant 44 11.37%

0.00% of the total 387 housing units in Bono are rental units. This is approximately 0 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 343 are occupied by the owner - or 88.63% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Bono is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Bono that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

Property Value

The median value of a property in Bono is $174,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Bono that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    82
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    117
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    18
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    87
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    20
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Bono. The chart below shows the number of properties in Bono that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    14
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    56
  • 1960 to 1969
    0
  • 1970 to 1979
    19
  • 1980 to 1989
    18
  • 1990 to 1999
    148
  • 2000 to 2009
    45
  • 2010 to 2013
    87
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Bono that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    0
  • 2 vehicles available
    211
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    132

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Bono get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Bono that commute to work in a particular way.

24.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Bono.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    87
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    18
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    0
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    214
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    20
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    47
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    0
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    82
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Bono, Indiana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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