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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Citrus County

Florida · 118,085 residents · 581.912 sq mi
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Citrus County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,001. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $71,100. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

118,085
+26%since 1990
from 93,515 in 1990
1990 – 2025
203 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 161 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
52.6
+4%since 1990
from 50.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
87K107K128K149K169K1990201020202024Citrus County
2024162K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,001
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,285 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,585
+53%since 1990
from $12,151 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$478
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $382 in 1990
US average: $602
85.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
14.4% rent
2.3
−26%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(90,143)
Black2.2%(2,020)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1,465)
Asian0.6%(520)
Diversity Score12.3%(11,510)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(109,828)
Black2.3%(2,712)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(3,141)
Asian0.8%(886)
Diversity Score13.9%(16,378)
14
+13%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−11%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Citrus County, Florida?

Citrus County, Florida has about 118,085 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Citrus County, Florida?

The typical household in Citrus County, Florida earns about $31,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Citrus County, Florida expensive?

In Citrus County, Florida, the median home is worth about $71,100, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Citrus County, Florida?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Citrus County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Citrus County, Florida?

About 11.7% of people in Citrus County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Citrus County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Citrus County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,570 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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