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Bushland, TX
Census-designated place in Potter County, Texas.
Population
2,779
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
465
ZIP codes
0
Bushland and its ZIP codes
Bushland at a glance
- Bushland is about 4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $146,071, 86% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $424,900 (50% above Texas).
Local data for Bushland, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bushland, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$146,071
Poverty rate
1.3%
Median home value
$424,900
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
32.9%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (307), Mexican Americans (273), Irish Americans (255).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Potter County. PPP loans are for Bushland.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,490
78,735 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,196
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.7B
FY 2026, $31,566 per person
How people get to work
Bushland, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit4.7%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bushland, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,660
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
161
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 21°F
19.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bushland, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Bushland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop HillsTown | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| WildoradoCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.4 |
| AmarilloCity | 14 mi | 103.6 |
| Rockwell PlaceCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| CanyonCity | 17 mi | 8.1 |
| Timbercreek CanyonVillage | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| UmbargerCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| PalisadesVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake TanglewoodVillage | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| VegaCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| Boys RanchCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| WashburnCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bushland, TX in?
- Bushland is in Potter County, Texas.
- What is the population of Bushland, TX?
- About 2,779 people live in Bushland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bushland?
- Nearby places include Bishop Hills (7.4 mi), Wildorado (8.2 mi), Amarillo (14 mi), Rockwell Place (15 mi), Canyon (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023