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Bushnell

Illinois · 2,718 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 $46,667. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 503 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,600. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,718
−16%since 2000
from 3,221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,284 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+16%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bushnell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,667
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,482 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,791
+32%since 2000
from $17,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,518)
Black1.1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(38)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.5%(68)
Diversity Score12.6%(343)
Diversity Score
13
+462%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+84%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bushnell, Illinois?

Bushnell, Illinois has about 2,718 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bushnell, Illinois?

The typical household in Bushnell, Illinois earns about $46,667 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 $68,600, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Bushnell, Illinois?

About 12.7% 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 12.1% of people in Bushnell, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bushnell, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bushnell, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 570 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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