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Bronson, FL
Town in Levy County, Florida.
Population
1,600
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
374
ZIP codes
0
Bronson and its ZIP codes
Bronson at a glance
- The median household income is $61,923, 17% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,900 (53% below Florida) and median rent is $869 a month.
Local data for Bronson, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bronson, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,923
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$169,900
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
59.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.3%
Median age
31.1
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (197), Puerto Ricans (188), Irish Americans (153).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Levy County. PPP loans are for Bronson.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,461
9,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,341
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$412M
FY 2026, $9,589 per person
How people get to work
Bronson, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled15.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bronson, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
235
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
840
4.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 44°F
57.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bronson, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near Bronson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East BronsonCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 11.4 |
| ArcherCity | 10 mi | 9.1 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Williston HighlandsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11.3 |
| Otter CreekTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| WillistonCity | 13 mi | 6.8 |
| NewberryCity | 13 mi | 60.6 |
| ChieflandCity | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| East WillistonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| TrentonCity | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| AndrewsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| MorristonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Manatee RoadCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 13 |
| Fanning SpringsCity | 19 mi | 4.9 |
| Rainbow Lakes EstatesCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 15.8 |
| MicanopyTown | 22 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bronson, FL in?
- Bronson is in Levy County, Florida.
- What is the population of Bronson, FL?
- About 1,600 people live in Bronson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bronson?
- Nearby places include East Bronson (3 mi), Archer (10 mi), Raleigh (10 mi), Williston Highlands (11 mi), Otter Creek (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023