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Bushnell

Florida · 3,047 residents · 13.206 sq mi
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Bushnell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,243. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,700. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,047
+49%since 2000
from 2,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
231 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+13%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bushnell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,243
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,676 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,514
+32%since 2000
from $14,737 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,700
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−28%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72%(2,194)
Black11.3%(343)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(331)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other1.4%(43)
Diversity Score51.6%(1,572)
Diversity Score
52
+37%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.2 min
+67%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 44.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bushnell, Florida?

Bushnell, Florida has about 3,047 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bushnell, Florida?

The typical household in Bushnell, Florida earns about $35,243 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 $53,700, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Bushnell, Florida?

About 8.9% 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 19.2% 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 1,049 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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