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Crystal River

Florida · 3,108 residents · 7.56 sq mi
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Crystal River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,322. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,300. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,108
−11%since 2000
from 3,485 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
411 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 461 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.4
+14%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Crystal River
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,322
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,207 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,134
+32%since 2000
from $25,866 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,300
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
33.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+103%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(2,857)
Black12.4%(433)
Hispanic / Latino3%(106)
Asian1.3%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.8%(1,281)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(2,592)
Black7.4%(231)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(161)
Asian2.1%(64)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.5%(1,041)
Diversity Score
33
−9%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+90%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crystal River, Florida?

Crystal River, Florida has about 3,108 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crystal River, Florida?

The typical household in Crystal River, Florida earns about $43,322 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crystal River, Florida expensive?

In Crystal River, Florida, the median home is worth about $198,300, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Crystal River, Florida?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Crystal River, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crystal River, Florida?

About 4.4% of people in Crystal River, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crystal River, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Crystal River, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 936 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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