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Citrus County, Florida
Citrus County, Florida. Citrus County had 171,666 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.6% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 15 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 13 census-designated) and 42 census tracts. GEOID 12017.
Citrus County is the county of the Homosassa Springs, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
171,666
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 153,843 · ACS 2020-2024: 162,472
Median household income
$56,546
±$1,701 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$245,500
±$4,889 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,107
±$50 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Citrus County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 153,843 residents in Citrus County. The Census Bureau estimates 171,666 for July 1, 2025, up 11.6% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 162,472 over 582 square miles of land.
| Measure | Citrus County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 162,472 | 22,416,077 | +17,303 |
| Households | 71,291±1,038 | 8,752,810 | +7,610 |
| Average household size | 2.24±0.03 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 84,929±109 | 10,256,470 | +5,288 |
Citrus County's population since 2000
From 118,085 in 2000 to 171,666 in 2025: up 45.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Citrus County?
Citrus County holds 15 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 13 census-designated places. The largest is Homosassa Springs with 15,701 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Homosassa Springs | 14,283 | $48,049 |
|---|---|---|
| Sugarmill Woods | 11,204 | $71,426 |
| Pine Ridge (Citrus County) | 11,042 | $71,014 |
| Citrus Springs | 10,246 | $68,011 |
| Beverly Hills | 9,961 | $46,488 |
| Citrus Hills | 9,302 | $85,837 |
| Hernando | 9,284 | $43,076 |
| Inverness | 7,543 | $43,523 |
| Inverness Highlands South | 6,698 | $60,750 |
| Lecanto | 6,301 | $56,215 |
| Floral City | 5,261 | $62,025 |
| Crystal River | 3,396 | $54,405 |
| Inverness Highlands NorthGEOID 1233958 | 2,707 | $63,281 |
| Homosassa | 2,299 | $52,154 |
| Black DiamondGEOID 1206667 | 1,255 | $96,305 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Citrus County?
The median resident of Citrus County is 56.9 years old; 14.7% are under 18 and 36.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.0%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Citrus County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.9±0.3 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.7%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 36.5%±0.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.0% | 27.4% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.3%±0.3 pts | 50.4% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.4 pts | 14.6% | −1.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | −0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6%±0.7 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.6%±0.6 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.8%±0.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 21.5%±1.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4%±0.9 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4%±0.7 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.6%±1.0 pts | 34.1% | +2.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5%±0.7 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4%±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Citrus County earn?
Half of Citrus County's 71,291 households earn less than $56,546 a year (±$1,701), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $54,442 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Citrus County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,546±$1,701 | $74,568 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,687±$3,814 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,732±$1,693 | $42,609 | +$3,517 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.6%±1.3 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.4%±4.4 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.0%±1.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9%±0.8 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Citrus County?
Owners occupy 85.2% of Citrus County's occupied homes and renters 14.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $245,500 by its owner (±$4,889). The median renter pays $1,107 a month including utilities, and 46.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Citrus County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $245,500±$4,889 | $359,000 | +$83,664 |
| Median gross rent | $1,107±$50 | $1,669 | +$70 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.5%±4.7 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,354±$39 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.2%±1.3 pts | 67.6% | +3.3 pts |
| Housing units | 84,929±109 | 10,256,470 | +5,288 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.1%±2.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.8%±1.5 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.1%±1.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1%±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Citrus County building?
Builders took permits for 2,102 new housing units across Citrus County in 2025 (2,082 single-family), 12.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Citrus County get to work?
74.4% of Citrus County's workers drive alone and 13.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Citrus County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 40.4%±1.0 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4%±1.0 pts | 4.8% | −1.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.4%±1.8 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±1.2 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.6%±1.4 pts | 15.7% | +7.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.8 min±1.2 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Citrus County's census tracts?
Citrus County is divided into 42 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,167 (Tract 4516.05) to $94,276 (Tract 4503.08).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Citrus County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 32nd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 23rd of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th of 67 |
| Median household income | 54th of 67 |
| Median home value | 41st of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 41st of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42nd of 67 |
| Median age | 4th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Citrus County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.