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Homosassa

Florida · 2,299 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 $48,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $322,800. With a median age of 63.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,299
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,294 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
294 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.5
+9%since 2000
from 58.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Homosassa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,571
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,696 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,525
+111%since 2000
from $21,135 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,800
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,158
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
6.6
+112%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(40)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other1.2%(28)
Diversity Score8.5%(196)
Diversity Score
9
+213%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+81%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−97.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homosassa, Florida?

Homosassa, Florida has about 2,299 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homosassa, Florida?

The typical household in Homosassa, Florida earns about $48,571 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 $322,800, and the typical rent is about $1,158 a month.

How educated are people in Homosassa, Florida?

About 32.4% 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 12.9% of people in Homosassa, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homosassa, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Homosassa, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 129 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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