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Bunnell

Florida · 4,298 residents (2025 est.) · 139.433 sq mi
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Bunnell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,130. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. 16% 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 $286,400. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 191%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,682
+74%since 2000
from 2,122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+23%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,298 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Bunnell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,130
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,210 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,707
+94%since 2000
from $13,274 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−5%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,400
+191%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,235
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.5%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+104%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(1,310)
Black32.5%(690)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(77)
Asian0.8%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(1,324)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(2,225)
Black25.1%(923)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(224)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(310)
Diversity Score70.2%(2,583)
Diversity Score
70
+12%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 42.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+36.2 ptssince 2017
from 52.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bunnell, Florida?

Bunnell, Florida has about 3,682 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bunnell, Florida?

The typical household in Bunnell, Florida earns about $55,130 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bunnell, Florida expensive?

In Bunnell, Florida, the median home is worth about $286,400, and the typical rent is about $1,235 a month.

How educated are people in Bunnell, Florida?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bunnell, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bunnell, Florida?

About 19.8% of people in Bunnell, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bunnell, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Bunnell, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,809 residents, a change of about 97 percent over that period.

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