Population 162,472 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Citrus County
Household size in Citrus County
| Period | Citrus County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Citrus County is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.33 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Florida's 67 counties, only six have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Citrus County
| Period | Citrus County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 54.1 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 55.7 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.7 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 55.7, Citrus County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 52.9, in line with the national trend. Few Florida counties are older: only two of 67.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Citrus County
| Period | Citrus County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Citrus County: 7.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of Florida's 67 counties, only six have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Citrus County
Renters in Citrus County
| Period | Citrus County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.8% of households in Citrus County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 54.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only two of Florida's 67 counties have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Citrus County
| Period | Citrus County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.0% of the housing in Citrus County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 6.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Citrus County
| Period | Citrus County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Citrus County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. Florida as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Citrus County
| Period | Citrus County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $857 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $868 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $905 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,167 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$310 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Citrus County pays $1,167 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $310 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Citrus County
Bachelor's degrees in Citrus County
| Period | Citrus County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Citrus County: 20.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Citrus County
| Period | Citrus County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.3% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Citrus County have finished high school (91.6%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Citrus County
| Period | Citrus County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Citrus County: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.9 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Citrus County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus County | 2.28 | 55.7 | 7.6% | 14.8% | 15.0% | 1991 | $1,167 | 20.2% | 91.6% | 6.1% |
| Hernando County | 2.57 | 47.0 | 11.2% | 17.5% | 10.3% | 1993 | $1,435 | 21.5% | 90.5% | 5.4% |
| Sumter County | 1.98 | 62.9 | 5.1% | 12.4% | 16.8% | 2005 | $1,578 | 35.6% | 92.7% | 5.9% |
| Marion County | 2.45 | 47.3 | 10.9% | 22.5% | 12.4% | 1992 | $1,403 | 23.4% | 89.3% | 4.9% |
| Levy County | 2.49 | 47.0 | 13.2% | 18.6% | 12.5% | 1993 | $823 | 15.7% | 87.7% | 4.6% |
| Lake County | 2.58 | 46.4 | 9.5% | 22.4% | 12.7% | 1998 | $1,718 | 29.6% | 91.8% | 4.3% |
| Orange County | 2.81 | 37.5 | 12.0% | 43.2% | 11.1% | 1994 | $1,936 | 40.0% | 90.7% | 5.6% |
| Seminole County | 2.62 | 40.6 | 10.3% | 33.8% | 7.1% | 1990 | $1,926 | 43.0% | 94.0% | 4.2% |
| Volusia County | 2.39 | 46.5 | 10.8% | 26.3% | 12.0% | 1988 | $1,639 | 28.6% | 92.0% | 4.2% |
| Brazoria County | 2.93 | 37.2 | 11.9% | 25.9% | 11.7% | 1995 | $1,626 | 34.7% | 88.9% | 4.4% |
| Matagorda County | 2.58 | 36.2 | 14.7% | 31.9% | 17.8% | 1979 | $1,020 | 22.1% | 80.0% | 8.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Citrus County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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