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Bronson

Florida · 1,292 residents (2025 est.) · 4.281 sq mi
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Bronson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,923. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $169,900. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,600
+66%since 2000
from 964 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
374 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
−4%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,292 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7521K1K2K2K1990201020202024Bronson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,923
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,944 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,938
+155%since 2000
from $12,532 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−5%since 2010
from 0.451 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,900
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$869
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+64%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(589)
Black28.9%(279)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(78)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(626)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(942)
Black20.4%(327)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(269)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(62)
Diversity Score72.7%(1,164)
Diversity Score
73
+12%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+29.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.0%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 60.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bronson, Florida?

Bronson, Florida has about 1,600 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bronson, Florida?

The typical household in Bronson, Florida earns about $61,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bronson, Florida expensive?

In Bronson, Florida, the median home is worth about $169,900, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in Bronson, Florida?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bronson, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bronson, Florida?

About 8.5% of people in Bronson, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bronson, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Bronson, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 722 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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