Citrus County, Florida Demographics 2026

Name: Citrus County, Florida Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Citrus County, Florida has a population of 162,472, the 32nd most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $56,546 and the median home value is $245,500. The poverty rate is 15.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Citrus County Quick Facts

Population 162,472

Median Household Income $56,546

Median Home Value $245,500

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Unemployment Rate 6.3%

Median Age 56.9 years

Homeownership Rate 85.2%

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.6%

High School Graduation 91.4%

Cities/Places 15

Population 162,472 32nd of 67

Median Income $56,546 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Unemployment 6.3%

How Citrus County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	158,693	162,472	+2.4%
Median household income	$55,355	$56,546	+2.2%
Median home value	$223,200	$245,500	+10.0%

Median Household Income

Citrus

$56,546

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Citrus

$245,500

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.8%

$25K-$50K 24.0%

$50K-$100K 30.1%

$100K+ 25.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.5%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

9.4%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

5.6%

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

40.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.2%

Renter 14.8%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,107/mo 23.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.7%

18-34

13.9%

35-54

18.9%

55-74

35.7%

75+

16.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Citrus County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Homosassa Springs	15,701	$48,049	20.3%	$158,200
Citrus Springs	12,215	$68,011	11.6%	$240,000
Sugarmill Woods	10,782	$71,426	10.8%	$332,600
Pine Ridge (Citrus County)	10,762	$71,014	15.1%	$384,800
Beverly Hills	9,650	$46,488	19.8%	$164,500
Citrus Hills	9,304	$85,837	5.9%	$436,600
Hernando	9,299	$43,076	21.1%	$209,700
Inverness	7,770	$43,523	15.0%	$203,000
Inverness Highlands South	7,449	$60,750	8.7%	$216,800
Lecanto	7,398	$56,215	5.8%	$316,900
Floral City	5,437	$62,025	14.9%	$232,000
Crystal River	3,638	$54,405	17.7%	$332,100
Inverness Highlands North	2,830	$63,281	7.5%	$212,700
Homosassa	1,942	$52,154	16.6%	$330,800
Black Diamond	1,298	$96,305	6.7%	$462,200

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Population Overview

Citrus County is located in Florida with a total population of 162,472. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Citrus County is 56.9 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 14.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Citrus County is $56,546. This is 24% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $245,500. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Citrus County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.3% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Citrus County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Citrus County, Florida?

Citrus County has a population of 162,472, making it the 32nd most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Citrus County?

The median household income in Citrus County is $56,546 with a poverty rate of 15.6%.

How many cities are in Citrus County, Florida?

Citrus County contains 15 Census-designated places.