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

1,203

Population
Growth Rate

2.10%

Median Age

43

Diversity Index

59.900

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

491

Total Housing Units

576


Owner Occupied

377

Renter Occupied

114

Vacant

85

Median Home Value

$159,568


Average Home Value

$183,753

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.27%

Income Projection

Median Household

$53,413 $56,053


Average Household

$60,518 $70,676


Per Capita

$24,700 $29,011

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

121

Total Employed

1,194

Workers 16+

655

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

37

Employed

424

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

402

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

11

Employed

74

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

70

2024 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

70

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

14

Employed

61

Some
High School

52

Graduated
High School

317

Associates
Degree

155

Bachelor's
Degree

60

Graduate
Degree

14

Average Commute Time

30 min.



Resident Commuters

304

Non-Resident Commuters

351

Drive Alone

452

Carpooled

175

Public

0

Work At Home

23

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26