Levy County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Levy County is located in Florida with a total population of 44,276. It is the 44th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Levy County is 47.1 years. This is 11% 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 $53,805. This is 25% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $171,400. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Levy County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.1% vs 51.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (9.9%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.