State
County
Land Area (mi²)
18.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
160.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.18%
Growth Since 2010
-10.07%
World Population Review
Bushnell, Illinois Population 2021
2,938
Bushnell is a city located in McDonough County Illinois. Bushnell has a 2020 population of 2,938. Bushnell is currently declining at a rate of -1.18% annually and its population has decreased by -10.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,267 in 2010. Bushnell reached it's highest population of 3,267 in 2010.
The average household income in Bushnell is $56,441 with a poverty rate of 14.08%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $446 per month, and the median house value is $76,700. The median age in Bushnell is 39.7 years, 39.1 years for males, and 41 years for females.
Bushnell Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bushnell was:
- White: 97.48%
- Black or African American: 1.10%
- Other race: 0.84%
- Asian: 0.26%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Two or more races: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Bushnell, Illinois is 2,938 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,043.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,267.
Bushnell, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,017 | 97.48% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 1.10% |
| Some Other Race | 26 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.26% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.16% |
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Bushnell Population by Race
Bushnell Population Pyramid $2021
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Bushnell Population by Age
Bushnell Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,183 | 2.59 | 76.8 |
| Married | 545 | 3.22 | 92.3 |
| Non Family | 444 | 1.15 | 65.3 |
| Female | 129 | 4.27 | 48.1 |
| Male | 65 | 3.82 | 83.1 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
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Bushnell Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 1.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 140 | 6.78% |
| High School Graduate | 886 | 42.88% |
| Some College | 471 | 22.80% |
| Associates Degree | 203 | 9.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 195 | 9.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 130 | 6.29% |
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Bushnell Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bushnell Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,017 | 1,856 | 320 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 6 | |
| Other Race | 26 | 6 | |
| Black | 13 | 13 | |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Bushnell Educational Attainment by Race
Bushnell Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bushnell Language by Age
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Bushnell Language
98.20% of Bushnell residents speak only English, while 1.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.52% of the population.
Bushnell Language
Bushnell Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,984 | 401 | 13.44% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 100.00% |
| Other | 26 | 26 | 100.00% |
| Black | 34 | 4 | 11.76% |
14.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.40%
Male Poverty Rate
19.11%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bushnell
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bushnell is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bushnell is Black, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.75%.
Bushnell Poverty
Bushnell Poverty Rate by Education
Bushnell Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Bushnell Married by Age and Sex
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Bushnell Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Bushnell Marital Status by Race
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Bushnell Marital Status
Bushnell Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 189 | 7.99% |
| Native American | 5 | 100.00% |
Bushnell Veterans by Race
Bushnell Veterans by Education
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9.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bushnell Veterans by Education
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59.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Bushnell Employment by Age
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Bushnell Employment by Race
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Bushnell Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.74%
Native Born
0.26%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.74% of Bushnell residents were born in the United States, with 87.75% having been born in Illinois. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Bushnell Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,938 | -35 | -1.18% |
| 2020 | 2,973 | -35 | -1.16% |
| 2019 | 3,008 | -35 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 3,043 | -42 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 3,085 | -59 | -1.88% |
| 2016 | 3,144 | -36 | -1.13% |
| 2015 | 3,180 | -21 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 3,201 | -37 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 3,238 | -21 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 3,259 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 3,257 | -10 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 3,267 | 0.00% |