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Homosassa

Florida · 1,942 residents · 7.811 sq mi
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Homosassa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,154. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 352 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $330,800. With a median age of 65.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,942
−15%since 2000
from 2,294 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
249 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.3
+12%since 2000
from 58.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Homosassa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,154
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,696 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,268
+100%since 2000
from $21,135 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
+16%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance19.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+251%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
48.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+102%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,243)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(63)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,881)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(43)
Diversity Score7.7%(149)
Diversity Score
8
+181%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
6.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
60.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2017
from 84.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homosassa, Florida?

Homosassa, Florida has about 1,942 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homosassa, Florida?

The typical household in Homosassa, Florida earns about $52,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homosassa, Florida expensive?

In Homosassa, Florida, the median home is worth about $330,800, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Homosassa, Florida?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Homosassa, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homosassa, Florida?

About 16.6% of people in Homosassa, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homosassa, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Homosassa, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 228 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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