Citrus County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 162,472 | — | #424 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,546 | -24.8% | #2,368 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 56.9 years | +46.3% | #34 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $245,500 | -12.9% | #928 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,107 | -4.8% | #708 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% | +23.8% | #2,055 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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89.6% of residents in Citrus County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.
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.