Bunnell is a city in Flagler County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,122 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 1,479. [1] It is the county seat of Flagler County.[4] Bunnell is part of the Palm Coast Metropolitan Statistical Area. The community is named after early resident Alva A. Bunnell.
Bunnell describes itself as the "Crossroads of Flagler County."
Geography
Bunnell is located at 29°28′03″N 81°15′25″W / 29.467581°N 81.256856°W / 29.467581; -81.256856.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.1 km² (4.7 mi²), all land.
Bunnell is located on US Route 1 and is west of Interstate 95.
Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,122 people, 845 households, and 490 families residing in the city. The population density was 175.8/km² (455.0/mi²). There were 959 housing units at an average density of 79.5/km² (205.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 63.71% White, 32.56% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 1.27% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.63% of the population.
There were 845 households out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.8% were married couples living together, 19.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.0% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,210, and the median income for a family was $25,231. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $17,891 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,274. About 20.1% of families and 22.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.5% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people from Bunnell
Bunnell is the hometown of trumpeter Charlie Turner (1936-2006), who played for and with many great musicians, including Jimmy Dorsey and Frank Sinatra. Bunnell is also home to American soccer star Eddie Johnson.
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