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Citrus County

Florida · 153,843 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 $45,689. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 19% 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 $144,100. With a median age of 57.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153,843
+30%since 2000
from 118,085 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
264 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.9
+10%since 2000
from 52.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
87K107K128K149K169K1990201020202024Citrus County
2024162K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,689
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,001 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,174
+52%since 2000
from $18,585 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$847
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+38%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(109,828)
Black2.3%(2,712)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(3,141)
Asian0.8%(886)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(16,378)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(131,477)
Black2.5%(3,891)
Hispanic / Latino6%(9,241)
Asian1.6%(2,412)
Other2.3%(3,561)
Diversity Score29%(44,691)
Segregation Score25.2%(38,793)
Diversity Score
29
+109%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 43.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Citrus County, Florida?

Citrus County, Florida has about 153,843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Citrus County, Florida earns about $45,689 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 $144,100, and the typical rent is about $847 a month.

How educated are people in Citrus County, Florida?

About 18.9% 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 15.0% 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 60,328 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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