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Bushnell

Florida · 3,157 residents (2025 est.) · 13.206 sq mi
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Bushnell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,717. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $67,600. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,187
+55%since 2000
from 2,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
241 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+12%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,157 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bushnell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,717
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,676 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,414
+93%since 2000
from $14,737 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+14%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,600
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−40%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,664)
Black13%(266)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(73)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.7%(772)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(2,142)
Black9.9%(317)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(594)
Asian1.8%(58)
Other2.4%(76)
Diversity Score62.8%(2,003)
Diversity Score
63
+67%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.9%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bushnell, Florida?

Bushnell, Florida has about 3,187 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bushnell, Florida?

The typical household in Bushnell, Florida earns about $52,717 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bushnell, Florida expensive?

In Bushnell, Florida, the median home is worth about $67,600, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Bushnell, Florida?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bushnell, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bushnell, Florida?

About 13.4% of people in Bushnell, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bushnell, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Bushnell, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,189 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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