Levy County, Florida Demographics 2026

Name: Levy County, Florida Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Levy County, Florida has a population of 45,391, the 43rd most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $56,750 and the median home value is $190,600. The poverty rate is 17.4%.

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

Levy County Quick Facts

Population 45,391

Median Household Income $56,750

Median Home Value $190,600

Poverty Rate 17.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 46.7 years

Homeownership Rate 81.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.5%

High School Graduation 88.1%

Cities/Places 15

Population 45,391 43rd of 67

Median Income $56,750 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.4%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Levy 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	44,276	45,391	+2.5%
Median household income	$53,805	$56,750	+5.5%
Median home value	$171,400	$190,600	+11.2%

Median Household Income

Levy

$56,750

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Levy

$190,600

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.0%

$25K-$50K 19.5%

$50K-$100K 32.1%

$100K+ 24.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

5.8%

$15K-$20K

6.1%

$20K-$25K

6.8%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

6.1%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

8.4%

$60K-$75K

12.5%

$75K-$100K

11.2%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

5.4%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

50.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.5%

Renter 18.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $850/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.4%

18-34

17.6%

35-54

22.5%

55-74

30.0%

75+

10.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Levy County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Williston Highlands	3,666	$79,662	8.3%	$228,400
Williston	3,154	$61,111	15.8%	$252,700
East Bronson	2,649	$51,898	30.7%	$147,500
Manatee Road	2,426	$51,708	19.9%	$155,400
Chiefland	1,909	N/A	25.5%	$167,700
Inglis	1,742	$56,500	14.7%	$180,700
Bronson	1,600	$61,923	8.5%	$169,900
Andrews	1,275	$52,955	13.6%	$117,700
Fanning Springs	942	$53,618	18.6%	$187,100
Cedar Key	875	$64,375	26.7%	$378,000
Yankeetown	675	$60,865	18.1%	$335,100
East Williston	520	$11,692	60.8%	N/A
Raleigh	499	$70,129	25.9%	N/A
Otter Creek	142	$63,295	9.9%	$30,800
Morriston	50	$34,844	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Levy County is located in Florida with a total population of 45,391. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Levy County is 46.7 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 10.5% 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 Levy County is $56,750. 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 17.4%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $190,600. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Levy County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.3% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (10.4%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Levy 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 Levy County, Florida?

Levy County has a population of 45,391, making it the 43rd most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Levy County?

The median household income in Levy County is $56,750 with a poverty rate of 17.4%.

How many cities are in Levy County, Florida?

Levy County contains 15 Census-designated places.