Bushnell, FL Demographics

A map of Bushnell's Population by Race

Bushnell, Florida has an estimated population of 3,187, an increase from the 3,047 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.2% White, 18.6% Hispanic, 9.9% Black, 1.8% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bushnell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bushnell has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bushnell, that probability was 45.5% in 2020 and 50.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bushnell is ranked the 584th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bushnell was ranked the 580th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bushnell's White Population

2,142 residents of Bushnell, or 67.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bushnell is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Bushnell ranks 434th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bushnell's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Bushnell's population has decreased from 72.0% to 67.2%.

Bushnell is more White than neighboring Webster (49.3% White), Coleman (57.3% White), and Center Hill (49.9% White). Bushnell is less White than neighboring Lake Panasoffkee (87.1% White), and Wildwood (78.8% White).

Bushnell's Black Population

317 residents of Bushnell, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bushnell is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Bushnell ranks 311th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bushnell's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Black residents' share of Bushnell's population has decreased from 11.3% to 9.9%.

Bushnell is more Black than neighboring Lake Panasoffkee (5.5% Black), Center Hill (3.1% Black), and Wildwood (8.5% Black). Bushnell is less Black than neighboring Webster (10.7% Black), and Coleman (37.7% Black).

Bushnell's Asian Population

58 residents of Bushnell, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bushnell is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Bushnell ranks 718th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bushnell's Asian population has grown by an estimated 205.3%. Asian residents' share of Bushnell's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.8%.

Bushnell is more Asian than neighboring Lake Panasoffkee (0% Asian), Webster (0% Asian), Coleman (0% Asian), Center Hill (0% Asian), and Wildwood (1.6% Asian).

Bushnell's Hispanic Population

594 residents of Bushnell, or 18.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bushnell is lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bushnell ranks 513th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bushnell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 79.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Bushnell's population has increased from 10.9% to 18.6%.

Bushnell is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Panasoffkee (5.2% Hispanic), Coleman (4.1% Hispanic), and Wildwood (5.7% Hispanic). Bushnell is less Hispanic than neighboring Webster (36.9% Hispanic), and Center Hill (35.4% Hispanic).

Bushnell's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Bushnell, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bushnell is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Bushnell ranks 101st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bushnell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bushnell's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.7%.

Bushnell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Webster (0.1% Native American/Other), and Coleman (0% Native American/Other). Bushnell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Panasoffkee (1.5% Native American/Other), Center Hill (2.2% Native American/Other), and Wildwood (0.9% Native American/Other).

Bushnell's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Bushnell, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bushnell is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bushnell ranks 408th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bushnell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Bushnell's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.7%.

Bushnell is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Panasoffkee (0.7% Multiracial), and Coleman (0.9% Multiracial). Bushnell is less Multiracial than neighboring Webster (3% Multiracial), Center Hill (9.3% Multiracial), and Wildwood (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.