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Homosassa Springs

Florida · 15,701 residents · 25.168 sq mi
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Homosassa Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,049. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $158,200. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,701
+26%since 2000
from 12,458 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
624 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.9
+18%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K11K14K17K1990201020202024Homosassa Springs
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,049
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,035 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,116
+77%since 2000
from $14,200 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−8%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$939
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+84%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(11,822)
Black0.9%(108)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(260)
Asian0.5%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(1,058)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(13,879)
Black0.8%(120)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,180)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other3.3%(512)
Diversity Score26.5%(4,158)
Diversity Score
26
+212%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.4%
−58.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homosassa Springs, Florida?

Homosassa Springs, Florida has about 15,701 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Homosassa Springs, Florida earns about $48,049 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homosassa Springs, Florida expensive?

In Homosassa Springs, Florida, the median home is worth about $158,200, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.

How educated are people in Homosassa Springs, Florida?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Homosassa Springs, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homosassa Springs, Florida?

About 20.3% of people in Homosassa Springs, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homosassa Springs, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Homosassa Springs, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,430 residents, a change of about 150 percent over that period.

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