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Lacoochee

Florida · 1,124 residents · 2.854 sq mi
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Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 221 residents. 7% 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 $60,000. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,124
−16%since 2000
from 1,345 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
394 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+51%since 2000
from 25.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9991K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lacoochee
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$11,322
+67%since 2000
from $6,780 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.2%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information22.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$60,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
32.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(463)
Black24.2%(325)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(505)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.1%(1,104)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(541)
Black20.5%(230)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(296)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.4%(50)
Diversity Score81.4%(915)
Diversity Score
81
−1%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+45.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
50.4%
+34.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.5%
+18.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.2%
−49.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lacoochee, Florida?

Lacoochee, Florida has about 1,124 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Lacoochee, Florida expensive?

In Lacoochee, Florida, the median home is worth about $60,000, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Lacoochee, Florida?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lacoochee, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lacoochee, Florida?

About 30.2% of people in Lacoochee, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lacoochee, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lacoochee, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 861 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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

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