Bushnell, Illinois Population 2022
Bushnell is a city located in McDonough County Illinois. Bushnell has a 2020 population of 2,638. Bushnell is currently declining at a rate of -1.49% annually and its population has decreased by -2.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,718 in 2010.
The average household income in Bushnell is $52,452 with a poverty rate of 12.09%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $611 per month, and the median house value is $68,600. The median age in Bushnell is 41.5 years, 42.9 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
Bushnell Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bushnellwas:
- White: 96.92%
- Other race: 2.33%
- Two or more races: 0.65%
- Black or African American: 0.11%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,703 | 96.92% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.11% |
| Some Other Race | 65 | 2.33% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 0.65% |
Bushnell Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,088 | 2.54 | 75 |
| Married | 470 | 3.6 | 88.7 |
| Male | 46 | 3.65 | 69.6 |
| Female | 98 | 3.8 | 65.3 |
| Non Family | 474 | 1.12 | 63.9 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 4.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 3.66% |
| High School Graduate | 800 | 43.03% |
| Some College | 406 | 21.84% |
| Associates Degree | 260 | 13.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 128 | 6.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 109 | 5.86% |
Bushnell Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| White | 1,782 | 1,637 | 233 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | |
| Other Race | 65 | 54 | |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2 |
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 44.44%.
Bushnell Language by Age
Bushnell Language
98.76% of Bushnell residents speak only English, while 1.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.24% of the population.
Bushnell Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 100.00% |
| White | 2,693 | 268 | 9.95% |
| Other | 65 | NaN% |
12.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.12%
Male Poverty Rate
15.26%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bushnell
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bushnell is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bushnell is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.66%.
Bushnell Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Bushnell Married by Age and Sex
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 45-54.
Bushnell Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 203 | 9.33% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 33.33% |
Bushnell Veterans by Education
8.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
87.95%
Born in Bushnell
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Bushnell residents were born in the United States, with 87.95% having been born in Illinois. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 2,619 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 2,716 | 97 | 0.36% |
| 1930 | 2,850 | 134 | 0.48% |
| 1940 | 2,906 | 56 | 0.19% |
| 1950 | 3,317 | 411 | 1.33% |
| 1960 | 3,710 | 393 | 1.13% |
| 1970 | 3,703 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 1980 | 3,811 | 108 | 0.29% |
| 1990 | 3,288 | -523 | -1.47% |
| 2000 | 3,221 | -67 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 3,117 | -104 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 3,077 | -40 | -1.28% |
| 2012 | 3,037 | -40 | -1.30% |
| 2013 | 2,997 | -40 | -1.32% |
| 2014 | 2,957 | -40 | -1.33% |
| 2015 | 2,917 | -40 | -1.35% |
| 2016 | 2,877 | -40 | -1.37% |
| 2017 | 2,837 | -40 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 2,797 | -40 | -1.41% |
| 2019 | 2,757 | -40 | -1.43% |
| 2020 | 2,718 | -39 | -1.41% |
| 2021 | 2,678 | -40 | -1.47% |
| 2022 | 2,638 | -40 | -1.49% |