Bushnell, Florida facts for kids
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Bushnell, Florida
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| City of Bushnell | |
Old Sumter County Courthouse
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| Motto(s):
"Committed to the Quality of Life"
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Location in Sumter County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Sumter |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.70 sq mi (32.90 km2) |
| • Land | 12.42 sq mi (32.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,047 |
| • Density | 245.41/sq mi (94.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33513
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-09625 |
Bushnell is a city and the county seat of Sumter County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,047 at the 2020 census. It is part of The Villages metropolitan area, which consists of all of Sumter County and is included in the Orlando–Lakeland–Deltona combined statistical area.
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History
A post office called Bushnell has been in operation since 1885. The City of Bushnell was named after John W. Bushnell, who was responsible for bringing the railroad to the community. The City of Bushnell is also home to Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, a park where on December 28, 1835, Seminoles ambushed 107 men in the forested area. Only 3 survivors came out of Dade Battlefield, and the battle signaled the beginning of the Second Seminole War.
Geography
The exact coordinates for the City of Bushnell is located at 28°39′54″N 82°06′46″W / 28.66500°N 82.11278°W.
Bushnell is located in west-central Sumter County. The area around Bushnell is relatively flat, with some forested areas belonging to the state and rivers, creeks, and small streams that flow underneath roadways with bridges.
Climate
The City of Bushnell is part of the humid subtropical climate zone with a Köppen Climate Classification of "Cfa" (C = mild temperate, f = fully humid, and a = hot summer).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 400 | — | |
| 1930 | 591 | 47.8% | |
| 1940 | 676 | 14.4% | |
| 1950 | 536 | −20.7% | |
| 1960 | 644 | 20.1% | |
| 1970 | 700 | 8.7% | |
| 1980 | 983 | 40.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,998 | 103.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,050 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,418 | 18.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,047 | 26.0% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,840 | 2,194 | 76.10% | 72.01% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 304 | 343 | 12.57% | 11.26% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 16 | 17 | 0.66% | 0.56% |
| Asian (NH) | 12 | 19 | 0.50% | 0.62% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 6 | 0.00% | 0.20% |
| Some other race (NH) | 7 | 18 | 0.29% | 0.59% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 44 | 119 | 1.82% | 3.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 195 | 331 | 8.06% | 10.86% |
| Total | 2,418 | 3,047 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,047 people, 1,137 households, and 776 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,418 people, 1,400 households, and 906 families residing in the city.
Transportation
The main roads through Bushnell include US 301 which runs north and south through the city. County Road 48 (SR 48 until 2016) and County Road 476 run east and west, and have short concurrency with US 301, as well as each other.
Interstate 75 runs along the western edge of Bushnell with Exit 314 leading to Sumter CR 48. County Road 475 begins at CR 48 and runs the CSX Wildwood Subdivision, which carried Amtrak's Palmetto until 2004. The Wildwood Subdivision runs along US 301 from north of the Hernando-Sumter County Line, to Bushnell until Route 301 turns onto East Noble Avenue. From there it runs along the east side of CR 48 until that route turns west onto West Belt Avenue, then follows the east side of CR 475 until its terminus at Exit 321 on I-75 at CR 470 in Lake Panasoffkee.
Bushnell also runs a small transit bus, that follows a daily route around the city's main attractions and busiest areas.
Education
Sumter District Schools headquarters and South Sumter High School are located in Bushnell.
See also
In Spanish: Bushnell (Florida) para niños
