Bronson

Bronson became the county seat in 1869, replacing the ghost town of Levyville which, like many towns at the time, disappeared after the railroad bypassed it. Bronson now houses the county courthouse and constitutional officers, such as the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector. Numerous other county offices are located here as well, including the planning department and attorney’s office.

Bronson is between Chiefland to the west and Williston to the east, with US Alternate 27 connecting all three. Small shops and restaurants line the main road, with the Bronson Speedway north of town. Nearby cities include Gainesville (about 24.5 miles) and Ocala (38 miles).

Population

Total Population

1,221

Population
Growth Rate

2.12%

Median Age

42

Diversity Index

59.400

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Housing & Income

Households

499

Total Housing Units

587


Owner Occupied

404

Renter Occupied

95

Vacant

88

Median Home Value

$176,103


Average Home Value

$185,786

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.17%

Income Projection

Median Household

$54,109 $60,200


Average Household

$62,528 $69,395


Per Capita

$25,554 $28,454

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Workforce

Total Businesses

118

Total Employed

1,402

Workers 16+

669

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

472

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

38

Employed

452

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

14

Employed

133

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

10

Employed

80

2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

75

2025 General Merchandise Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

73

Some
High School

59

Graduated
High School

284

Associates
Degree

144

Bachelor's
Degree

75

Graduate
Degree

18

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

263

Non-Resident Commuters

406

Drive Alone

568

Carpooled

83

Public

0

Work At Home

14

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29