Bunnell is the

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of Flagler County

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, United States, with a population of 3,276 at the 2020 census. The city is part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area and is named after an early resident, Alvah A. Bunnell, a shingle maker and supplier of wood to the area's fledgling rail industry.

Geography

Bunnell is located in central Flagler County at . The city limits now extend south and northwest to the county boundary. Bunnell is bordered to the north and east by the city of Palm Coast. U.S. Route 1 passes through the center of Bunnell as State Street, leading north to St. Augustine and southeast to Ormond Beach. Florida State Road 100 leads east to Flagler Beach and northwest to Palatka.

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is east of the center of Bunnell via SR 100. According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.81%, is water. Since 2000, Bunnell is the second-largest city in the state of Florida (by area) with the annexation of over 87,000 acres, which equals .

Climate

The City of Bunnell is part of the

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zone with a

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of "Cfa" (C = mild temperate, f = fully humid, and a = hot summer).

Demographics

2010 and 2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,276 people, 1,072 households, and 592 families residing in the city. As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,676 people, 985 households, and 542 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the

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of 2000, there were 2,122 people, 845 households, and 490 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 959 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 63.71%

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, 32.56%

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, 0.19% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 1.27% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 3.63% of the population. In 2000, there were 845 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.8% were

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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 2000, 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. In 2000, 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

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for the city was $13,274. About 20.1% of families and 22.5% of the population were below the

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, including 32.5% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

Architectural landmarks

* Bunnell Water Tower * Lambert House. Oldest existing building in Bunnell. Built by James Frank “Major” Lambert in 1909. *

Old Bunnell State Bank Building The Old Bunnell State Bank Building (also known as the Citizens Bank of Bunnell) is a historic site in Bunnell, Florida, Bunnell, Florida, located between 101 through 107 North State Road 11 (Florida), Bay Street. On June 25, 1992, it was added ...

. Masonry vernacular, 1910. In 1992, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. *George Moody House. Craftsman style, 1917. *William Henry “Doc” Deen House. Frame vernacular, 1918. *Holden House Museum. Craftsman bungalow, 1918. Now owned by the Flagler County Historical Society. * Old Flagler County Courthouse. Neoclassical style designed by Wilbur Talley, 1926. Officially dedicated on July 28, 1927. *Little Red School House Museum. Constructed by Bunnell High School

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students in 1938.

Notable people

* W. H. Atkinson,

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racing driver * Mardy Gilyard, professional NFL football player * Eddie Johnson, player on

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Bill T. Jones William Tass Jones, known as Bill T. Jones (born February 15, 1952), is an American Choreography, choreographer, director, author and dancer. He is the co-founder of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. The company's home in Manhattan. J ...

Tony Award The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ce ...

winner for choreography * Terence Steward, former NFL football player * Charlie Turner, musician
Alvah Alonzo Bunnell
founder

References

External links

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Bunnell Community and Events
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