Population 5,635 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Homosassa
Household size in Homosassa
| Period | Homosassa | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.14 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.96 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Homosassa are small: just 2.10 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.14, as it has nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 50 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 Homosassa
| Period | Homosassa | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.1 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 61.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 65.8 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 67.2 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 67.2, Homosassa is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 60.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only seven are older.
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 Homosassa
| Period | Homosassa | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.3% of households in Homosassa, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Homosassa
Renters in Homosassa
| Period | Homosassa | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.5% of households in Homosassa rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 70.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 16 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people 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 Homosassa
| Period | Homosassa | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 26.8% of the housing in Homosassa, 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. Only 40 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Homosassa
| Period | Homosassa | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homosassa has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 Homosassa
| Period | Homosassa | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $900 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $873 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,188 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $886 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$14 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Homosassa costs $886 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 25.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only 21 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
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 Homosassa
Bachelor's degrees in Homosassa
| Period | Homosassa | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Homosassa: 20.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the center.
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 Homosassa
| Period | Homosassa | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Homosassa is close to the national rate: 89.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Homosassa
| Period | Homosassa | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Homosassa than nationally: unemployment was 7.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Homosassa compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homosassa | 2.10 | 67.2 | 8.3% | 8.5% | 26.8% | 1996 | $886 | 20.6% | 89.4% | 7.0% |
| Chassahowitzka | 2.73 | 55.5 | 4.7% | 24.6% | 32.8% | 1983 | $515 | 9.4% | 77.3% | 28.8% |
| Sugarmill Woods | 2.09 | 65.6 | 3.4% | 4.4% | 11.7% | 1995 | $1,168 | 26.8% | 93.4% | 6.8% |
| Homosassa Springs | 2.44 | 53.4 | 7.8% | 13.8% | 15.3% | 1988 | $985 | 10.7% | 85.9% | 7.4% |
| Ozello | 1.58 | 71.7 | 2.1% | 12.5% | 8.7% | 1994 | $1,028 | 20.3% | 96.3% | 0.0% |
| Lecanto | 2.41 | 54.9 | 7.3% | 11.1% | 11.0% | 1994 | $1,296 | 22.4% | 92.2% | 3.8% |
| Citrus Hills | 2.13 | 65.9 | 1.6% | 8.8% | 12.8% | 2001 | $1,245 | 35.2% | 95.9% | 2.7% |
| Inverness Highlands North | 2.38 | 40.9 | 4.7% | 23.3% | 16.4% | 1990 | $1,341 | 10.8% | 90.5% | 0.5% |
| Lake Lindsey | 2.88 | 54.5 | 9.3% | 8.2% | 11.2% | 1988 | $1,045 | 17.9% | 81.2% | 2.1% |
| Inverness Highlands South | 2.39 | 46.2 | 8.9% | 12.7% | 7.5% | 1984 | $1,205 | 15.6% | 89.9% | 5.3% |
| Inverness | 2.10 | 56.1 | 5.6% | 17.7% | 15.2% | 1988 | $1,117 | 20.1% | 93.2% | 6.6% |
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 Homosassa. 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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