Citrus County, FL

County

Cities in Citrus County

Neighborhoods in Citrus County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Citrus

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.6%

Households with Children

17.1%

School Enrollment K-12

12,577

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.4%
School Age (5-17): 11.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 13.9%
Working Age (35-54): 18.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.0%
Seniors (65+): 36.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.6%
High School / GED: 38.4%
Some College or Associate's: 32.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 10.8%
Single Parents: 6.3%
Couples & Adults: 46.8%
Living Alone: 36.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 1.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 13.8%
Puerto Rican: 40.0%
Cuban: 18.8%
Dominican: 2.0%
Central American: 8.4%
South American: 9.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 59.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 32.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 61.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.4%
Spanish: 3.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.9%
Middle School (5-8): 3.3%
High School (9-12): 3.6%
College / Graduate: 3.0%
Not Enrolled: 84.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources