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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fanning Springs

Florida · 737 residents · 4.869 sq mi
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Fanning Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,700. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
737
+55%since 1990
from 475 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.3
−6%since 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4046168291K1K1990201020202024Fanning Springs
2024942
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.2%(53)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.5%(48)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.5%(48)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.1%(52)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.9%(51)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.4%(99)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4410.3%(76)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.5%(92)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6412.5%(92)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7410.2%(75)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.4%(47)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.5%(4)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,875
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,389
+55%since 1990
from $7,371 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
30.5%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 36.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,700
−42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$359
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
35.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(453)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(11)
Asian2.9%(14)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(619)
Black4.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino9%(66)
Asian0.5%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Cuban1.2%(11)
Mexican0.2%(2)
Asian origin
Chinese2.2%(21)
Filipino0.7%(7)
Ancestry
English16.3%(154)
Irish14.8%(139)
German11.3%(106)
Italian6.8%(64)
American6.4%(60)
Scottish3.3%(31)
French3.2%(30)
Norwegian1.4%(13)
Welsh0.8%(8)
Belgian0.3%(3)
Brazilian0.3%(3)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.3%(3)
Swiss0.3%(3)
Hungarian0.2%(2)
Polish0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.9%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.5%(48)
Married57.3%(149)
Widowed3.1%(8)
Divorced21.2%(55)
Women 15+
Never married15.4%(48)
Married56.1%(175)
Widowed14.7%(46)
Divorced13.8%(43)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fanning Springs, Florida?

Fanning Springs, Florida has about 737 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fanning Springs, Florida?

The typical household in Fanning Springs, Florida earns about $17,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fanning Springs, Florida expensive?

In Fanning Springs, Florida, the median home is worth about $41,700, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Fanning Springs, Florida?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fanning Springs, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fanning Springs, Florida?

About 30.5% of people in Fanning Springs, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fanning Springs, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Fanning Springs, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 262 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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