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Fanning Springs

Florida · 1,182 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 $36,776. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,000. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,182
+60%since 2000
from 737 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
243 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.1
+36%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4046168291K1K1990201020202024Fanning Springs
2024942
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,776
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,952
+93%since 2000
from $11,389 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,000
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+35%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(619)
Black4.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino9%(66)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.6%(233)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(988)
Black2.1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(93)
Asian1.2%(14)
Other1.3%(16)
Diversity Score29.5%(349)
Diversity Score
29
−7%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+145%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.4%
−52.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fanning Springs, Florida?

Fanning Springs, Florida has about 1,182 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fanning Springs, Florida earns about $36,776 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 $116,000, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Fanning Springs, Florida?

About 13.6% 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 17.6% 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 707 residents, a change of about 149 percent over that period.

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