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Bushnell, FL


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Bushnell, Florida

Bushnell, Florida, in Sumter county, is 21 miles E of Spring Hill, Florida (center to center) and 53 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. The city has a population of 2,050.

The People and Families of Bushnell

In Bushnell, about 50% of adults are married.

Bushnell benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bushnell had a median family income of $34,063.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Bushnell ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bushnell Housing

About 68% of housing units in Bushnell are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Bushnell benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Florida.

Commuting

In Bushnell, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Bushnell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Bushnell Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Bushnell Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Bushnell Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Bushnell Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bushnell, FL

Comparing Bushnell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Racial Diversity105
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty45
College Educated Adults42
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Property Taxes99
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents79

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime25
Low Violent Crime12

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