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of 2000, there were 415 people, 139 households, and 102 families residing in the town. The population density was 497.8 inhabitants per square mile (192.2/km). There were 152 housing units at an average density of 182.3 per square mile (70.4/km). The racial makeup of the town was 85.54% White, 0.48%
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living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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The age distribution was 34.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.
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There were 139 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 25.9% were non-families, 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone
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The median age in the town was 34.5 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.
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African American, 0.96% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.72% Pacific Islander, 5.54% from other races, and 6.51% from two or more races. About 13 percent of the population were Latino of any race.
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The median income for a household in the town was $ 31,944, and the median income for a family was $ 36,786. Males had a median income of $ 21,979 versus $ 18,750 for females. The
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was 506.1 inhabitants per square mile (195.4/km). There were 169 housing units at an average density of 206.1 per square mile (79.6/km). The racial makeup of the town was 86.3%
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This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C). According to the
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The town, in a farming district, was named after the Spanish word for prosperity (literally smooth sea), apparently because of the good
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living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.40.
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An Illustrated History of Central Oregon Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, Crook, Lake and Klamath Counties
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in 1878. By around 1900, it was considered the third most important town in Klamath County, after Klamath Falls and
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Bonanza is at an elevation of 4,127 feet (1,258 m) in southern Klamath County near the Oregon–
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There were 152 households, of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were
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for the town was $ 10,213. About 14.7% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the
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of 2010, there were 415 people, 152 households, and 108 families residing in the town. The
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J. P. Roberts founded the community in 1876 and opened a store there. Bonanza was formally
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found nearby. The Bonanza post office was established in 1875.
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Population History of Western U.S. Cities and Towns, 1850–1990
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Bonanza is an agricultural community with large areas of
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Klamath County School District. 2009 1078: 1006:"U.S. Gazetteer: 2010, 2000, and 1990" 918: 916: 462: 1273: 974: 972: 1675:Populated places established in 1901 1106:"Drought in the Klamath River Basin" 1079:Shaver, F. A.; et al. (1905). 1034: 1030:Climate Summary for Bonanza, Oregon 928:Geographic Names Information System 913: 717:, and 3.4% from two or more races. 191:0.00 sq mi (0.00 km) 183:0.82 sq mi (2.12 km) 175:0.82 sq mi (2.12 km) 13: 1371: 1300:Municipalities and communities of 1230:"Census of Population and Housing" 1054:(7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: 969: 452: 14: 1686: 1246: 817:. Oregon Secretary of State. 2013 772: 387:warm-summer Mediterranean climate 1665:Cities in Klamath County, Oregon 837:"ArcGIS REST Services Directory" 334:. The population was 415 at the 57: 45: 1218: 1193: 1168: 1146: 1120: 1097: 438: 1023: 811:"Incorporated Cities: Bonanza" 803: 740: 688: 1: 1670:1901 establishments in Oregon 1200:Moffatt, Riley Moore (1996). 864:. 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Index

Town
The Living Springs Fellowship Church in Bonanza
Location in Oregon
Oregon
42°11′58″N 121°24′17″W / 42.19944°N 121.40472°W / 42.19944; -121.40472
Country
State
Oregon
County
Klamath
Incorporated
Mayor
Time zone
UTC-8
Pacific
DST
UTC-7
ZIP code
Area code
541
FIPS code
GNIS
townofbonanza.com
Klamath County
Oregon
Klamath Falls
2010 census
California
Oregon Route 70
Oregon Route 140

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