Citrus County, Florida

FL · FIPS 12017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 162,472 #424 / 3,222
87th
Median Household Income $56,546 -24.8% #2,368 / 3,222
26th
Median Age 56.9 years +46.3% #34 / 3,222
99th
Median Home Value $245,500 -12.9% #928 / 3,222
71th
Median Gross Rent $1,107 -4.8% #708 / 3,222
78th
Poverty Rate 15.6% +23.8% #2,055 / 3,222
36th

Demographics

Citrus County has a population of 162,472, making it the #424 most populous county in the US. The median age is 56.9 years, which is 46.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.4%
Native Born
5.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Citrus County is $56,546, ranking #2,368 out of 3,222 counties — 24.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.6% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.

Median Household Income
$56,546 −24.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,368 of 3,222
26th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,732 −11.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,301 of 3,222
60th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.6% +23.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,055 of 3,222
36th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.3% +19.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,643 of 3,222
18th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.6% −38.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,892 of 3,222
41th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.0 min +8.7% vs nat'l
Rank #888 of 3,222
72th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Citrus County is $245,500 (-12.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,107/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.2%.

Median Home Value
$245,500 −12.9% vs nat'l
Rank #928 of 3,222
71th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,107 −4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #708 of 3,222
78th percentile
Homeownership Rate
85.2% +32.3% vs nat'l
Rank #110 of 3,222
97th percentile
85.2% Homeownership

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Health

89.6% of residents in Citrus County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.

89.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.6% −2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,236 of 3,222
31th percentile

About Citrus County, Florida

Citrus County, Florida has a total population of 162,472, making it the 424th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Citrus County is 56.9 years, which is 46.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Citrus County is $56,546, which ranks #2,368 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.

The median home value in Citrus County is $245,500, 12.9% below the national median. Renters in Citrus County pay a median gross rent of $1,107 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Citrus County, 20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.0 min.

Citrus County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.0%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).

All data for Citrus County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.