Population 45,391 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Levy County
Household size in Levy County
| Period | Levy County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Levy County has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.52, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the south.
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 Levy County
| Period | Levy County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.8 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.0, Levy 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 43.7, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the south.
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 Levy County
| Period | Levy County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Levy County than nationally: 13.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Levy County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Florida counties.
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 Levy County
Renters in Levy County
| Period | Levy County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Levy County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (56.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Levy County
| Period | Levy County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Levy County: 12.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 5.8 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 Levy County
| Period | Levy County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Levy County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. That is in line with the rest of Florida. The median year built has moved up from 1987 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 Levy County
| Period | Levy County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $636 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $660 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $695 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $823 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$186 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Levy County costs $823 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $186 a month from 2006–10, a 29% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 Levy County
Bachelor's degrees in Levy County
| Period | Levy County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Levy County: 15.7% 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 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Levy County
| Period | Levy County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.1% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.7% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Levy County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Levy County
| Period | Levy County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Levy County than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Levy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levy County | 2.49 | 47.0 | 13.2% | 18.6% | 12.5% | 1993 | $823 | 15.7% | 87.7% | 4.6% |
| Gilchrist County | 2.55 | 43.6 | 12.9% | 14.3% | 8.4% | 1997 | $1,040 | 15.7% | 86.9% | 3.3% |
| Alachua County | 2.32 | 35.9 | 9.6% | 45.9% | 9.7% | 1988 | $1,427 | 50.5% | 94.7% | 4.5% |
| Dixie County | 2.59 | 47.1 | 8.8% | 15.3% | 30.0% | 1989 | $788 | 10.6% | 85.3% | 3.7% |
| Marion County | 2.45 | 47.3 | 10.9% | 22.5% | 12.4% | 1992 | $1,403 | 23.4% | 89.3% | 4.9% |
| Citrus County | 2.28 | 55.7 | 7.6% | 14.8% | 15.0% | 1991 | $1,167 | 20.2% | 91.6% | 6.1% |
| Sumter County | 1.98 | 62.9 | 5.1% | 12.4% | 16.8% | 2005 | $1,578 | 35.6% | 92.7% | 5.9% |
| Putnam County | 2.42 | 44.2 | 14.1% | 24.6% | 14.7% | 1984 | $915 | 14.0% | 81.9% | 7.2% |
| Flagler County | 2.46 | 51.2 | 8.7% | 17.0% | 12.9% | 2001 | $1,696 | 31.0% | 93.3% | 4.2% |
| Volusia County | 2.39 | 46.5 | 10.8% | 26.3% | 12.0% | 1988 | $1,639 | 28.6% | 92.0% | 4.2% |
| Franklin County | 2.26 | 48.6 | 9.3% | 19.1% | 35.7% | 1987 | $1,163 | 29.2% | 85.5% | 8.6% |
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 Levy 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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