Quickly Find In The Tabs Below:
|
Bushnell, Illinois, in McDonough county, is 49 miles W of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 133 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 3,221.
In Bushnell, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Bushnell had a median family income of $38,450.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Bushnell ($1,400). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 75% of housing units in Bushnell are owner-occupied. 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 Illinois.
In Bushnell, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Bushnell than in most places of its size.
Comparing Bushnell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
Ratings range from
(lowest) to
(highest).
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
|
|
|
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.
Are you an official in the Bushnell government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.
Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Bushnell. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.