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Lecanto

Florida · 7,398 residents · 26.931 sq mi
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Lecanto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,215. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $316,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,398
+43%since 2000
from 5,161 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
275 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+1%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6983K4K6K8K1990201020202024Lecanto
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,215
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,826 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,980
+50%since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−3%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,900
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,304
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
6.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+170%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(4,741)
Black2.9%(149)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(140)
Asian0.8%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(797)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(6,354)
Black2%(150)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(254)
Asian1.6%(121)
Other7%(519)
Diversity Score31.9%(2,363)
Diversity Score
32
+107%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% 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
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 78.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lecanto, Florida?

Lecanto, Florida has about 7,398 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lecanto, Florida?

The typical household in Lecanto, Florida earns about $56,215 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lecanto, Florida expensive?

In Lecanto, Florida, the median home is worth about $316,900, and the typical rent is about $1,304 a month.

How educated are people in Lecanto, Florida?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lecanto, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lecanto, Florida?

About 5.8% of people in Lecanto, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lecanto, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lecanto, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,089 residents, a change of about 465 percent over that period.

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