City · Florida
Bushnell, Florida
Bushnell, city, in Sumter County, Florida. Bushnell had 3,157 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,047 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,187 (±27). GEOID 1209625.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,157
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,047 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,187 ±27
Median household income
$52,717
±$17,761 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$67,600
±$61,144 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$745
±$422 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Bushnell and what county is it in?
Bushnell is a city in Sumter County, Florida. It covers 13.6 square miles of land, 223 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bushnell is in the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bushnell, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,157 people lived in Bushnell on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 3,047 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,187 (±27).
| Measure | Bushnell | Sumter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,187 ±27 | 143,408 | +64 |
| Households | 1,208 ±208 | 70,318 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.38 | 1.93 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,524 ±267 | 84,068 | no clear change |
Bushnell's population since 2000
From 2,050 in 2000 to 3,157 in 2025: up 54.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bushnell as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bushnell?
The median resident of Bushnell is 48.0 years old; 11.7% are under 18 and 23.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.6%.
| Measure | Bushnell | Sumter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.0 ±11.8 | 68.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 11.7% ±7.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.6% ±6.9 pts | 57.7% | – |
| Male | 54.0% ±5.3 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.6% ±9.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.2% ±10.1 pts | 83.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.9% ±5.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±3.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8% ±2.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.4% ±6.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.1% ±4.1 pts | 13.7% | – |
| With a disability | 20.8% ±6.3 pts | 18.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.9% ±7.6 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.8% ±7.2 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.5% ±6.5 pts | 35.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.1% ±2.5 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.3% ±7.1 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bushnell earn?
Half of Bushnell's 1,208 households earn less than $52,717 a year (±$17,761), against $76,508 in Sumter County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $42,779 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bushnell | Sumter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,717 ±$17,761 | $76,508 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,514 ±$17,736 | $98,339 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,414 ±$4,568 | $49,030 | +$6,980 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4% ±7.7 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.8% ±2.2 pts | 34.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.1% ±12.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±3.1 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.6% ±9.1 pts | 91.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bushnell?
Owners occupy 75.7% of Bushnell's occupied homes and renters 24.3%. The median renter pays $745 a month including utilities, and 56.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bushnell | Sumter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $67,600 ±$61,144 | $385,400 | – |
| Median gross rent | $745 ±$422 | $1,269 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.3% ±33.1 pts | 52.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,153 ±$73 | $1,686 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.7% ±14.2 pts | 87.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.3% ±14.2 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,524 ±267 | 84,068 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.6% ±15.6 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 38.1% ±9.5 pts | 82.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 50.4% ±9.0 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.9% ±6.2 pts | 30.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8% ±4.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.3% ±11.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bushnell building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Bushnell in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 2.2 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bushnell work and get to work?
92.7% of Bushnell's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.0 minutes.
| Measure | Bushnell | Sumter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.3% ±8.4 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±3.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 92.7% ±5.0 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.3% ±2.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.2% ±4.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.0 min ±3.9 | 28.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bushnell?
No census tract lies mostly in Bushnell; 4 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9106.01Sumter County | 6,479 | $52,813 |
| Tract 9105Sumter County | 6,535 | $81,232 |
| Tract 9104.02Sumter County | 2,730 | $55,934 |
| Tract 9106.02Sumter County | 3,828 | $55,758 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bushnell) · Census block assignment files
How does Bushnell compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bushnell is the 6,172nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 260th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Bushnell ranks 628th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 260th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 273rd | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 740th | 770 |
| Median household income | 628th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 590th | 763 |
| Median gross rent | 696th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 270th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 618th | 733 |
| Median age | 260th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 341st | 760 |
| Travel time to work | 342nd | 764 |
Bushnell's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Bushnell with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bushnell?
20 of the 57 figures for Bushnell on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bushnell are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bushnell.