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CITY · 2010 ACS

Lecanto

Florida · 5,882 residents · 26.931 sq mi
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Lecanto has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,925. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $147,600. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,882
+14%since 2000
from 5,161 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
218 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.6
+8%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6983K4K6K8K1990201020202024Lecanto
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,925
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,826 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,717
+15%since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+73%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(5,204)
Black4%(233)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(272)
Asian1.4%(83)
Other2.4%(141)
Diversity Score28.3%(1,663)
Diversity Score
28
+83%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
44.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.6%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lecanto, Florida?

Lecanto, Florida has about 5,882 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lecanto, Florida?

The typical household in Lecanto, Florida earns about $40,925 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 $147,600, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Lecanto, Florida?

About 13.9% 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 9.1% 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 4,573 residents, a change of about 349 percent over that period.

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