East Bronson, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

East Bronson is a small community located in Florida, within Levy County. The total population is 2,649. It ranks as the 633rd most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Bronson is 49.1 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. With 31.5% of the population under 18, East Bronson has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Bronson is $51,898. This is 30% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.7%. This is 144% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in East Bronson, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $147,500. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, East Bronson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in East Bronson is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Bronson, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.