East Bronson, Florida facts for kids
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East Bronson, Florida
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Location in Levy County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Levy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.44 sq mi (29.63 km2) |
| • Land | 11.44 sq mi (29.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,025 |
| • Density | 177.00/sq mi (68.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-19025 |
East Bronson is a small community in Levy County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 2,025 people lived in East Bronson. This was a small increase from 1,945 people in 2010. East Bronson is also part of the larger Gainesville area.
Where is East Bronson Located?
East Bronson is found in the state of Florida. It is located at coordinates 29.453809 degrees north and 82.594377 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says that East Bronson covers a total area of about 29.6 square kilometers (or 11.4 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in East Bronson?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,075 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,945 | 80.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,025 | 4.1% | |
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Let's look at the people who live in East Bronson. In the year 2000, there were 1,075 people living there. They lived in 394 households, and 293 of these were families.
Most people in East Bronson were White (86.23%). There were also African American (5.77%), Native American (0.56%), and Asian (0.28%) residents. About 11.16% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 (37.3%). About 54.8% were married couples. Some households (13.7%) had a female head without a husband. About 21.6% of households were single individuals.
The average household had 2.73 people. The average family had 3.14 people.
Age and Income
In East Bronson, the population is spread across different age groups. About 29.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.4% were 65 years or older. The average age was 35 years.
The median income for a household in 2000 was $25,833. For families, the median income was $26,853. The average income per person was $12,611. About 15.2% of the people lived below the poverty line. This included 21.5% of those under 18.
