Bronson, Florida facts for kids
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Bronson, Florida
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| Town of Bronson | |
Levy County Courthouse in Bronson
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| Nickname(s):
"Home of the Eagles"
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| Motto(s):
"Heart of Levy County"
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Location in Levy County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Levy |
| Settled (Chunky Pond) |
1839 |
| Incorporated (Town of Bronson) |
1951 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.37 sq mi (11.32 km2) |
| • Land | 4.28 sq mi (11.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,140 |
| • Density | 266.29/sq mi (102.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32621
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-08700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0279433 |
Bronson is a town and the county seat of Levy County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,140 at the 2020 census, up from 1,113 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Bronson began as a settlement in 1839 and was named after a territorial judge from 1802, Judge Isaac Bronson. Bronson was originally known as “Chunky Pond” after the Native American name, “Chuckahaha.”
Despite being settled in the early 19th century, it didn't become officially incorporated as the Town of Bronson until the mid-20th century, in 1951.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Bronson is located at 29°26′56″N 82°38′11″W / 29.44889°N 82.63639°W (29.448784, –82.636314).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.2 square miles (11.0 km2), of which 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 2.10%, is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the City of Bronson has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 291 | — | |
| 1930 | 694 | — | |
| 1940 | 758 | 9.2% | |
| 1950 | 624 | −17.7% | |
| 1960 | 707 | 13.3% | |
| 1970 | 698 | −1.3% | |
| 1980 | 853 | 22.2% | |
| 1990 | 875 | 2.6% | |
| 2000 | 964 | 10.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,113 | 15.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,140 | 2.4% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 701 | 683 | 62.98% | 59.91% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 284 | 254 | 25.52% | 22.28% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 5 | 0 | 0.45% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 11 | 0.27% | 0.96% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.09% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 15 | 0.00% | 1.32% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 29 | 53 | 2.61% | 4.65% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 91 | 123 | 8.18% | 10.79% |
| Total | 1,113 | 1,140 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,140 people, 450 households, and 278 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,113 people, 507 households, and 356 families residing in the town.
Education
School Board of Levy County operates public schools. Bronson has two public schools: Bronson Middle/High School and Bronson Elementary. The School Board of Levy County controls their operation and also supervises two charter schools: Nature Coast Middle School and Whispering Winds. Other schools under the board's jurisdiction are in the city of Chiefland, the city of Williston, the city of Cedar Key, and the town of Yankeetown.
Library
Levy County provides Bronson with a local library branch. The Bronson Public Library was built by the Felburn Foundation founder; J. Phil Felburn. The Levy County Public Library System is a member of PAL (Putnam, Alachua and Levy County Public Library Cooperative).
See also
In Spanish: Bronson (Florida) para niños
