Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, California
Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos is two rural communities in Madera County, California, near the Madera–Chowchilla area. It was a single census-designated place until 2020, when it was split into two: Bonadelle Ranchos and Madera Ranchos.
Where it is and how big
- Location: in central California, part of the Madera–Chowchilla metro area.
- Size: about 11.6 square miles, all land.
- Elevation: roughly 311 to 422 feet above sea level.
What the two areas are like
- Madera Ranchos: the busier, more town-like part with shops, gas stations, a market, a library, daycare, and other services. Homes are typically on halves to one-acre plots, most communities rely on wells for water.
- Bonadelle Ranchos: a more rural area with larger lots (often 2 acres or more) and private wells. The Bonadelle 9 Volunteer Fire Station serves the area.
Climate and landscape
- The area sits in a valley-to-footills transition zone, a bit cooler in winter than nearby valleys.
- Summers are hot (often over 100°F); winters are mild with occasional fog and light rain from November to March.
- The landscape includes rolling hills, small hills like Adobe Hill, and several seasonal creeks.
History and community
- Settlement began around 1940, with major growth in the 1970s.
- The community is named from local landowners, with streets historically named by or for landowners and developers.
Demographics (as of the 2010 census)
- Population: 8,569 people in 2,804 households.
- Racial makeup: largely White, with significant Hispanic/Latino residents.
- Families and housing: most people lived in family households; a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes.
Government representation (as of 2025)
- California State Senate: 4th district.
- California State Assembly: 8th district.
- U.S. House of Representatives: California’s 13th district.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 05:09 (CET).