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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bushnell

Illinois · 3,288 residents · 2.117 sq mi
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Bushnell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,049. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,288
+2%vs 2000
vs 3,221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,553 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
−4%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bushnell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,049
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,482 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,641
−44%vs 2000
vs $17,263 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$243
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $368 in 2000
US average: $450
73.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.5% in 2000
26.4% rent
1.4
+6%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(3,175)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(22)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(72)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(3,273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(20)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(86)
3
+17%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.3%
−12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+54%vs 2000
vs 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bushnell, Illinois?

Bushnell, Illinois has about 3,288 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Bushnell, Illinois?

The typical household in Bushnell, Illinois earns about $21,049 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bushnell, Illinois expensive?

In Bushnell, Illinois, the median home is worth about $29,000, and the typical rent is about $243 a month.

How educated are people in Bushnell, Illinois?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bushnell, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bushnell, Illinois?

About 17.2% of people in Bushnell, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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