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Dunnellon

Florida · 2,056 residents (2025 est.) · 8.816 sq mi
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Dunnellon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,545. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,200. With a median age of 60.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,216
+17%since 2000
from 1,898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
251 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.7
+14%since 2000
from 53.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,056 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dunnellon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,545
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,386 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,514
+70%since 2000
from $17,905 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−13%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+63%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(1,608)
Black11.6%(221)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(34)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.1%(590)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,822)
Black4.3%(95)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(104)
Asian0.9%(19)
Other7.9%(176)
Diversity Score39.2%(869)
Diversity Score
39
+26%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+83%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 41.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2012
from 29.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+23.0 ptssince 2017
from 62.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunnellon, Florida?

Dunnellon, Florida has about 2,216 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dunnellon, Florida?

The typical household in Dunnellon, Florida earns about $40,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunnellon, Florida expensive?

In Dunnellon, Florida, the median home is worth about $168,200, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Dunnellon, Florida?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dunnellon, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunnellon, Florida?

About 18.5% of people in Dunnellon, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dunnellon, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Dunnellon, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 592 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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