CensusEasy
CITY

Rainbow Springs

Florida · 6,082 residents · 11.541 sq mi
Time machine
VIEWING
COMPARE TO
Part of the Ocala metro area
Compare
Notable rankings
#49Oldest by median ageof 6,82665.3
The short version

Rainbow Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,161. Population has grown 16% since 2023. Median home value is $310,600. With a median age of 65.3, 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 65.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,082
+16%since 2023
from 5,226 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
527 / sq mi
+16%since 2023
from 453 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
65.3
−1%since 2023
from 65.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K20202024Rainbow Springs
20246K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,161
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,535 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,194
+10%since 2023
from $32,792 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+5%since 2023
from 0.398 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $264,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,112
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,118 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
−21.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+2%since 2023
from 5.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rainbow Springs on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(4,132)
Black0.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(923)
Asian2.1%(108)
Other0.4%(23)
Diversity Score42.9%(2,242)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(4,547)
Black2.6%(159)
Hispanic / Latino15%(912)
Asian1.5%(89)
Other6.2%(375)
Diversity Score51.7%(3,147)
Diversity Score
52
+21%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 33.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
Female
48.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Rainbow Springs

Okeechobee
Pop 5,811
Ocean City
Pop 5,941
Belleview
Pop 6,512
Fussels Corner
Pop 5,682
Places similar to Rainbow Springs
Head to head

Compare Rainbow Springs to nearby cities

RAINBOW SPRINGS VS
Citrus Springs
Income$68,011+19%
Home value$240,000−23%
Population12,215+101%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RAINBOW SPRINGS VS
On Top of the World
Income$60,670+6%
Home value$303,900−2%
Population16,007+163%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RAINBOW SPRINGS VS
Hernando
Income$43,076−25%
Home value$209,700−32%
Population9,299+53%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RAINBOW SPRINGS VS
Pine Ridge CDP (Citrus County)
Income$71,014+24%
Home value$384,800+24%
Population10,762+77%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Rainbow Springs, Florida?

Rainbow Springs, Florida has about 6,082 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rainbow Springs, Florida?

The typical household in Rainbow Springs, Florida earns about $57,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rainbow Springs, Florida expensive?

In Rainbow Springs, Florida, the median home is worth about $310,600, and the typical rent is about $1,112 a month.

How educated are people in Rainbow Springs, Florida?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rainbow Springs, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rainbow Springs, Florida?

About 9.3% of people in Rainbow Springs, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Florida
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Rainbow Springs with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →