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Lecanto

Florida · 6,301 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 $41,405. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 14% 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 $175,900. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,301
+22%since 2000
from 5,161 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
234 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
+16%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6983K4K6K8K1990201020202024Lecanto
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,405
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,826 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,204
−2%since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+104%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(5,273)
Black5.1%(324)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(349)
Asian1.1%(72)
Other2.6%(164)
Diversity Score33.2%(2,093)
Diversity Score
33
+115%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lecanto, Florida?

Lecanto, Florida has about 6,301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lecanto, Florida?

The typical household in Lecanto, Florida earns about $41,405 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 $175,900, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Lecanto, Florida?

About 14.3% 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 10.1% 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 4,992 residents, a change of about 381 percent over that period.

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