Citrus County, FL

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Citrus County Overview

155,173
TOTAL POPULATION
76,008
MALE POPULATION
79,165
FEMALE POPULATION
96.01
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.15
FEMALES / 100 MALES
56.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,514
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,464
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,569
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,871
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
53,249
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
39.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Citrus County Area Codes

Race in Citrus County

The most populous races in Citrus County are White / Caucasian (139,269 | 89.7%), Hispanic or Latino (9,981 | 6.4%), and Two or more Races (7,717 | 5.0%).
Race in Citrus County
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,1401.4%
Black / African American3,5862.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific420.0%
Hispanic or Latino9,9816.4%
Native / Alaskan5260.3%
White / Caucasian139,26989.7%
Two or more Races7,7175.0%
Some other Race1,8931.2%
Total155,173100.0%

Ancestry in Citrus County

The most populous ancestries reported in Citrus County are German (24,865 | 16.0%), American (23,036 | 14.8%), Irish (20,661 | 13.3%), English (20,420 | 13.2%), and Italian (12,913 | 8.3%), together accounting for 65.7% of all Citrus County residents.
Ancestry in Citrus County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2410.2%
Alaska Native470.0%
American23,03614.8%
Apache180.0%
Arab5920.4%
Argentinean780.1%
Armenian450.0%
Austrian2600.2%
Bahamian110.0%
Bangladeshi1160.1%
Barbadian130.0%
Basque370.0%
Belgian1740.1%
Bhutanese8000.5%
Blackfeet490.0%
Brazilian1470.1%
British1,0960.7%
British West Indian130.0%
Bulgarian260.0%
Burmese2710.2%
Cajun180.0%
Canadian3440.2%
Celtic180.0%
Central American7110.5%
Central American Indian270.0%
Cherokee2340.2%
Chickasaw70.0%
Chilean150.0%
Chippewa330.0%
Choctaw4270.3%
Colombian2570.2%
Costa Rican2430.2%
Croatian1370.1%
Cuban1,3230.9%
Czech6380.4%
Czechoslovakian1470.1%
Danish4080.3%
Delaware1200.1%
Dominican4010.3%
Dutch2,5691.7%
Eastern European3030.2%
Ecuadorian3000.2%
Egyptian3330.2%
English20,42013.2%
Ethiopian190.0%
European3,1852.1%
Finnish3800.2%
French4,4132.8%
French Canadian1,9621.3%
German24,86516.0%
Greek6460.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro160.0%
Guatemalan730.1%
Guyanese6240.4%
Haitian1040.1%
Honduran2150.1%
Hungarian1,0140.6%
Icelander130.0%
Indian (Asian)2560.2%
Iranian480.0%
Iraqi360.0%
Irish20,66113.3%
Iroquois460.0%
Israeli590.0%
Italian12,9138.3%
Jamaican1050.1%
Korean1,5931.0%
Latvian190.0%
Lebanese1020.1%
Lithuanian4670.3%
Lumbee450.0%
Luxembourger360.0%
Malaysian1200.1%
Maltese160.0%
Mexican1,9111.2%
Mexican American Indian270.0%
Moroccan180.0%
Native Hawaiian340.0%
Nicaraguan770.1%
Northern European850.1%
Norwegian1,2100.8%
Ottawa190.0%
Pakistani380.0%
Panamanian710.1%
Paraguayan120.0%
Pennsylvania German1620.1%
Peruvian1630.1%
Polish4,4402.9%
Portuguese3930.3%
Potawatomi80.0%
Puerto Rican3,5972.3%
Romanian1930.1%
Russian1,0650.7%
Salvadoran320.0%
Scandinavian1730.1%
Scotch-Irish1,4740.9%
Scottish3,7282.4%
Seminole700.1%
Serbian640.0%
Sioux200.0%
Slavic310.0%
Slovak3210.2%
Slovene620.0%
South African920.1%
South American1,0040.6%
South American Indian340.0%
Soviet Union100.0%
Spaniard2540.2%
Spanish1190.1%
Sri Lankan2130.1%
Subsaharan African4220.3%
Swedish1,5171.0%
Swiss2130.1%
Syrian730.1%
Thai1560.1%
Tlingit-Haida180.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian340.0%
Turkish750.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander180.0%
Ukrainian4120.3%
Venezuelan1470.1%
Welsh1,1690.7%
West Indian890.1%
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Immigrants in Citrus County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Citrus County came from Latin America (2,934 | 1.9%), Europe (2,145 | 1.4%), Asia (1,772 | 1.1%), Caribbean (1,215 | 0.8%), and South America (1,215 | 0.8%), together accounting for 6.0% of all Citrus County residents.
Immigrants in Citrus County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa7650.5%
Argentina760.1%
Asia1,7721.1%
Barbados130.0%
Belarus90.0%
Belgium270.0%
Brazil1930.1%
Canada7840.5%
Caribbean1,2150.8%
Central America5040.3%
Chile200.0%
China2350.2%
Colombia1370.1%
Costa Rica370.0%
Croatia290.0%
Cuba6420.4%
Czechoslovakia160.0%
Dominica230.0%
Dominican Republic2070.1%
Eastern Asia4530.3%
Eastern Europe4240.3%
Ecuador2050.1%
Egypt5760.4%
El Salvador320.0%
England2590.2%
Europe2,1451.4%
Germany6480.4%
Greece500.0%
Guatemala120.0%
Guyana3040.2%
Haiti750.1%
Honduras870.1%
Hong Kong280.0%
Hungary210.0%
India1160.1%
Iran160.0%
Iraq360.0%
Ireland170.0%
Israel90.0%
Italy1500.1%
Jamaica1140.1%
Japan1040.1%
Korea1140.1%
Latin America2,9341.9%
Latvia190.0%
Mexico2460.2%
Middle Africa100.0%
Morocco460.0%
Netherlands1350.1%
Nicaragua380.0%
Northern Africa6220.4%
Northern Europe6240.4%
Pakistan370.0%
Panama520.0%
Peru990.1%
Philippines9390.6%
Poland1460.1%
Portugal200.0%
Romania60.0%
Russia1280.1%
Scotland510.0%
South Africa1240.1%
South America1,2150.8%
South Central Asia1690.1%
South Eastern Asia1,1050.7%
Southern Europe2870.2%
Spain670.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines140.0%
Taiwan120.0%
Thailand350.0%
Trinidad and Tobago940.1%
Ukraine190.0%
Venezuela1170.1%
Vietnam1310.1%
West Indies70.0%
Western Asia450.0%
Western Europe8100.5%
Zaire100.0%
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Sex and Age in Citrus County

Sex and Age in Citrus County

The most populous age groups in Citrus County are 70 to 74 Years (7,441 | 9.8%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (8,039 | 10.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Citrus County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,820 (3.7%)2,495 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Years3,244 (4.3%)2,816 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Years3,724 (4.9%)3,553 (4.5%)
15 to 19 Years3,606 (4.7%)2,992 (3.8%)
20 to 24 Years3,174 (4.2%)2,967 (3.7%)
25 to 29 Years3,253 (4.3%)3,123 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years3,496 (4.6%)3,232 (4.1%)
35 to 39 Years3,123 (4.1%)2,771 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Years3,353 (4.4%)3,670 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years3,500 (4.6%)3,741 (4.7%)
50 to 54 Years4,227 (5.6%)4,723 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years5,685 (7.5%)5,925 (7.5%)
60 to 64 Years6,015 (7.9%)7,532 (9.5%)
65 to 69 Years7,088 (9.3%)8,039 (10.2%)
70 to 74 Years7,441 (9.8%)7,931 (10.0%)
75 to 79 Years5,573 (7.3%)6,076 (7.7%)
80 to 84 Years3,931 (5.2%)3,862 (4.9%)
85 Years and over2,755 (3.6%)3,717 (4.7%)
Total76,008 (100.0%)79,165 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Citrus County

Median Family Size in Citrus County

The median family size in Citrus County is 2.77 persons per family, with single female/mother families (6,249 | 14.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,460 | 5.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Citrus County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple34,180 (79.7%)2.71
Single Male/Father2,460 (5.7%)2.66
Single Female/Mother6,249 (14.6%)3.14
Total Families42,889 (100.0%)2.77

Median Household Size in Citrus County

The median household size in Citrus County is 2.26 persons per household, with single female/mother households (6,249 | 9.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.43 persons per household. non-family households (24,662 | 36.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Citrus County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple34,180 (50.6%)2.73
Single Male/Father2,460 (3.6%)3.14
Single Female/Mother6,249 (9.2%)3.43
Non-family24,662 (36.5%)1.21
Total Households67,551 (100.0%)2.26

Household Size by Marriage Status in Citrus County

Out of a total of 67,551 households in Citrus County, 42,889 (63.5%) are family households, while 24,662 (36.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 26,271, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 20,572.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Citrus County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-20,572 (30.4%)
2-Person Households26,271 (38.9%)3,642 (5.4%)
3-Person Households8,597 (12.7%)373 (0.5%)
4-Person Households5,190 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1,600 (2.4%)11 (0.0%)
6-Person Households844 (1.3%)46 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households387 (0.6%)18 (0.0%)
Total42,889 (63.5%)24,662 (36.5%)

Female Fertility in Citrus County

Fertility by Age in Citrus County

Average fertility rate in Citrus County is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 81.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Citrus County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years759 (74.1%)81.0
35 to 50 years266 (26.0%)24.0
Total1,025 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Citrus County

69.5% of women with births (1,025) in Citrus County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 49.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 24.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Citrus County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years577 (76.0%)182 (24.0%)
35 to 50 years135 (50.7%)131 (49.2%)
Total712 (69.5%)313 (30.5%)

Fertility by Education in Citrus County

Average fertility rate in Citrus County is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 102.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 16.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 29.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Citrus County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School70 (6.8%)16.0
High School Diploma269 (26.2%)39.0
College or Associate's Degree287 (28.0%)37.0
Bachelor's Degree306 (29.8%)102.0
Graduate Degree93 (9.1%)66.0
Total1,025 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Citrus County

30.5% of women with births in Citrus County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 89.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are least likely to be married with 61.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Citrus County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School53 (75.7%)17 (24.3%)
High School Diploma175 (65.1%)94 (34.9%)
College or Associate's Degree258 (89.9%)29 (10.1%)
Bachelor's Degree190 (62.1%)116 (37.9%)
Graduate Degree36 (38.7%)57 (61.3%)
Total712 (69.5%)313 (30.5%)

Income in Citrus County

Income Overview in Citrus County

Per Capita Income in Citrus County is $33,514, while median incomes of families and households are $66,464 and $52,569 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income155,173$33,514
Median Family Income42,889$66,464
Mean Family Income42,889$89,166
Median Household Income67,551$52,569
Mean Household Income67,551$74,579
Income Deficit42,889$9,871
Wage / Income Gap (%)155,17321.36%
Wage / Income Gap ($)155,17378.64¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index155,1730.48

Earnings by Sex in Citrus County

Average Earnings in Citrus County are $32,938, $36,359 for men and $28,591 for women, a difference of 21.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Citrus County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male29,694 (52.5%)$36,359
Female26,890 (47.5%)$28,591
Total56,584 (100.0%)$32,938

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Citrus County

The most common earnings brackets in Citrus County are $100,000+ for men (3,126 | 10.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (2,479 | 9.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Citrus County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,564 (5.3%)1,757 (6.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999791 (2.7%)1,346 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,261 (4.3%)965 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999877 (2.9%)1,127 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499964 (3.3%)1,284 (4.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999709 (2.4%)915 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499830 (2.8%)943 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999630 (2.1%)1,039 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,368 (4.6%)985 (3.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999734 (2.5%)1,385 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,286 (7.7%)2,479 (9.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,309 (7.8%)1,691 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,705 (5.7%)1,245 (4.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,401 (4.7%)1,720 (6.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,824 (6.1%)1,514 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,058 (3.6%)1,037 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,138 (7.2%)1,548 (5.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,531 (5.2%)922 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,588 (8.7%)1,428 (5.3%)
$100,000+3,126 (10.5%)1,560 (5.8%)
Total29,694 (100.0%)26,890 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Citrus County

Average earnings in Citrus County are $40,651 for men and $31,703 for women, a difference of 22.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,052, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,529. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,522, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,817.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Citrus County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,529$20,817
High School Diploma$34,839$25,540
College or Associate's Degree$42,554$33,167
Bachelor's Degree$65,052$45,982
Graduate Degree$58,393$64,522
Total$40,651$31,703

Family Income in Citrus County

Family Income Brackets in Citrus County

According to the Citrus County family income data, there are 9,007 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,201 families (2.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Citrus County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,7164.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991,2012.8%
$15,000 to $24,9992,4025.6%
$25,000 to $34,9993,8609.0%
$35,000 to $49,9996,13314.3%
$50,000 to $74,9999,00721.0%
$75,000 to $99,9997,07716.5%
$100,000 to $149,9996,34814.8%
$150,000 to $199,9992,8746.7%
$200,000+2,2735.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Citrus County

7+ person families (372 | 0.9%) account for the highest median family income in Citrus County with $98,602 per family, while 2-person families (27,675 | 64.5%) have the highest median income of $30,552 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Citrus County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families27,675 (64.5%)$61,103
3-Person Families8,430 (19.7%)$71,167
4-Person Families4,311 (10.1%)$95,625
5-Person Families1,453 (3.4%)$83,750
6-Person Families648 (1.5%)$78,333
7+ Person Families372 (0.9%)$98,602
Total42,889 (100.0%)$66,464

Family Income by Number of Earners in Citrus County

The median family income in Citrus County is $66,464, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,327) having the highest median family income of $129,292, while families with no earners (16,787) have the lowest median family income of $52,087, accounting for 5.4% and 39.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Citrus County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners16,787 (39.1%)$52,087
1 Earner14,122 (32.9%)$59,732
2 Earners9,653 (22.5%)$89,252
3+ Earners2,327 (5.4%)$129,292
Total42,889 (100.0%)$66,464

Household Income in Citrus County

Household Income Brackets in Citrus County

With 12,429 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Citrus County, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 2,770 households (4.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Citrus County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004,1216.1%
$10,000 to $14,9993,3785.0%
$15,000 to $24,9997,16010.6%
$25,000 to $34,9997,36310.9%
$35,000 to $49,99910,06514.9%
$50,000 to $74,99912,42918.4%
$75,000 to $99,9998,98413.3%
$100,000 to $149,9997,83611.6%
$150,000 to $199,9993,4455.1%
$200,000+2,7704.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Citrus County

The median household income in Citrus County is $52,569, with the highest median household income of $66,079 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 10,304 households (15.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,313, with 902 households (1.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Citrus County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years902 (1.3%)$45,313
25 to 44 Years10,304 (15.2%)$66,079
45 to 64 Years21,472 (31.8%)$57,311
65+ Years34,873 (51.6%)$47,021
Total67,551 (100.0%)$52,569

Poverty in Citrus County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Citrus County

With 14.8% poverty level for males and 15.2% for females among the residents of Citrus County, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 823 males (29.7%) and 260 females (35.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Citrus County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years823 (29.7%)596 (24.5%)
5 Years53 (14.8%)260 (35.1%)
6 to 11 Years852 (20.6%)645 (22.1%)
12 to 14 Years535 (23.9%)580 (23.7%)
15 Years170 (25.0%)100 (14.7%)
16 and 17 Years403 (25.5%)143 (11.5%)
18 to 24 Years949 (21.5%)569 (14.3%)
25 to 34 Years888 (13.8%)1,072 (17.0%)
35 to 44 Years841 (13.4%)1,000 (15.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,032 (13.7%)1,432 (17.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,955 (16.8%)1,991 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,428 (10.0%)1,831 (11.5%)
75 Years and over1,099 (9.2%)1,586 (12.1%)
Total11,028 (14.8%)11,805 (15.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Citrus County

According to the poverty statistics in Citrus County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.7% of males and 88.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Citrus County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,947 (70.3%)1,839 (75.5%)
5 Years304 (85.2%)480 (64.9%)
6 to 11 Years3,284 (79.4%)2,271 (77.9%)
12 to 14 Years1,700 (76.1%)1,863 (76.3%)
15 Years509 (75.0%)582 (85.3%)
16 and 17 Years1,179 (74.5%)1,099 (88.5%)
18 to 24 Years3,459 (78.5%)3,408 (85.7%)
25 to 34 Years5,568 (86.3%)5,235 (83.0%)
35 to 44 Years5,451 (86.6%)5,351 (84.3%)
45 to 54 Years6,522 (86.3%)7,000 (83.0%)
55 to 64 Years9,716 (83.3%)11,394 (85.1%)
65 to 74 Years12,882 (90.0%)14,031 (88.5%)
75 Years and over10,779 (90.7%)11,513 (87.9%)
Total63,300 (85.2%)66,066 (84.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Citrus County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Citrus County show that 6.8% or 2,322 of the total 34,180 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 74.1%, comprising of 40 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.3%, which includes 1,463 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Citrus County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children26,077 (94.7%)1,463 (5.3%)
1 or 2 Children4,863 (90.9%)489 (9.1%)
3 or 4 Children904 (73.3%)330 (26.7%)
5 or more Children14 (25.9%)40 (74.1%)
Total31,858 (93.2%)2,322 (6.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Citrus County

According to the poverty data in Citrus County, 27.6% or 679 single-father households and 23.0% or 1,435 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 451 households (42.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 231 households (58.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Citrus County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children228 (17.6%)421 (13.3%)
1 or 2 Children451 (42.2%)783 (29.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)231 (58.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total679 (27.6%)1,435 (23.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Citrus County

The poverty data for Citrus County shows that 2,322 of the married-couple family households (6.8%) and 2,114 of the single-parent households (24.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 households (74.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 231 household (47.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Citrus County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,463 (5.3%)649 (14.5%)
1 or 2 Children489 (9.1%)1,234 (32.8%)
3 or 4 Children330 (26.7%)231 (47.5%)
5 or more Children40 (74.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,322 (6.8%)2,114 (24.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Citrus County

Employment by Class of Employer in Citrus County

Among the 48,459 employed individuals in Citrus County, private company employees (34,166 | 70.5%), local government employees (3,902 | 8.1%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (3,051 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Citrus County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees34,16670.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,8545.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,0516.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,5295.2%
Local Government Employees3,9028.1%
State Government Employees1,1312.3%
Federal Government Employees7151.5%
Unpaid Family Workers1110.2%
Total48,459100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Citrus County

According to the labor force statistics for Citrus County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (135,149), 39.4% or 53,249 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.2% or 3,834 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 76.4% or 9,869 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.0% or 270 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Citrus County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,075 (39.7%)270 (13.0%)
20 to 24 Years4,550 (74.1%)564 (12.4%)
25 to 29 Years4,457 (69.9%)406 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Years4,992 (74.2%)170 (3.4%)
35 to 44 Years9,869 (76.4%)730 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years10,152 (62.7%)548 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years6,386 (55.0%)626 (9.8%)
60 to 64 Years5,297 (39.1%)170 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,239 (13.9%)263 (6.2%)
75 Years and over1,166 (4.5%)94 (8.1%)
Total53,249 (39.4%)3,834 (7.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Citrus County

According to labor force statistics for Citrus County, 61.1% of individuals (41,162) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (67,369) are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 2,634 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 71.2% or 8,814 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.8% or 451 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Citrus County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,271 (49.8%)907 (13.8%)
High School Diploma15,018 (56.8%)1,851 (7.0%)
College / Associate Degree14,045 (63.9%)1,209 (5.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,814 (71.2%)520 (4.2%)
Total41,162 (61.1%)4,312 (6.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Citrus County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Citrus County are Management (5,013 | 10.2%), Community & Social Service (4,309 | 8.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (4,013 | 8.1%), Education Instruction & Library (2,549 | 5.2%), and Health Technologists (2,478 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Citrus County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Citrus County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (99.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (92.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (89.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (78.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.3%), and Health Technologists (75.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Citrus County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,288 (65.6%)1,725 (34.4%)
Business & Financial551 (35.7%)993 (64.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,949 (92.5%)159 (7.5%)
Computers & Mathematics906 (89.4%)107 (10.6%)
Architecture & Engineering746 (99.2%)6 (0.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science297 (86.6%)46 (13.4%)
Community & Social Service 1,387 (32.2%)2,922 (67.8%)
Education, Arts & Media368 (51.8%)342 (48.2%)
Legal Services & Support124 (49.0%)129 (51.0%)
Education Instruction & Library554 (21.7%)1,995 (78.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment341 (42.8%)456 (57.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating911 (22.7%)3,102 (77.3%)
Health Technologists617 (24.9%)1,861 (75.1%)
Total (Category)8,086 (47.6%)8,901 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)25,679 (52.1%)23,636 (47.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Citrus County are Food Preparation & Serving (3,200 | 6.5%), Healthcare Support (2,020 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,591 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (1,349 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (973 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Citrus County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Citrus County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (87.6%), Security & Protection (87.1%), and Law Enforcement (86.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.0%), Personal Care & Service (72.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Citrus County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support201 (10.0%)1,819 (90.0%)
Security & Protection847 (87.1%)126 (13.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention410 (87.6%)58 (12.4%)
Law Enforcement437 (86.5%)68 (13.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,350 (42.2%)1,850 (57.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,004 (63.1%)587 (36.9%)
Personal Care & Service376 (27.9%)973 (72.1%)
Total (Category)3,778 (41.4%)5,355 (58.6%)
Total (Overall)25,679 (52.1%)23,636 (47.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Citrus County are Sales & Related (6,097 | 12.4%), and Office & Administration (5,520 | 11.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Citrus County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Citrus County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,887 (47.3%)3,210 (52.6%)
Office & Administration756 (13.7%)4,764 (86.3%)
Total (Category)3,643 (31.4%)7,974 (68.6%)
Total (Overall)25,679 (52.1%)23,636 (47.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Citrus County are Construction & Extraction (3,102 | 6.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,380 | 4.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (240 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Citrus County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Citrus County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry206 (85.8%)34 (14.2%)
Construction & Extraction2,972 (95.8%)130 (4.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,337 (98.2%)43 (1.8%)
Total (Category)5,515 (96.4%)207 (3.6%)
Total (Overall)25,679 (52.1%)23,636 (47.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Citrus County are Production (2,111 | 4.3%), Material Moving (1,940 | 3.9%), and Transportation (1,805 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Citrus County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Citrus County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,817 (86.1%)294 (13.9%)
Transportation1,418 (78.6%)387 (21.4%)
Material Moving1,422 (73.3%)518 (26.7%)
Total (Category)4,657 (79.5%)1,199 (20.5%)
Total (Overall)25,679 (52.1%)23,636 (47.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Citrus County

Employment Industries in Citrus County

The major employment industries in Citrus County include Health Care & Social Assistance (8,078 | 16.4%), Retail Trade (7,668 | 15.5%), Construction (4,424 | 9.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (4,131 | 8.4%), and Educational Services (3,271 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Citrus County

Employment Industries by Sex in Citrus County

The Citrus County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (88.4%), and Construction (86.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.8%), Educational Services (74.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (57.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Citrus County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting351 (82.0%)77 (18.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction3,822 (86.4%)602 (13.6%)
Manufacturing1,825 (76.6%)556 (23.4%)
Wholesale Trade624 (73.7%)223 (26.3%)
Retail Trade4,105 (53.5%)3,563 (46.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,300 (80.3%)319 (19.7%)
Utilities1,279 (88.4%)167 (11.6%)
Information447 (50.1%)446 (49.9%)
Finance & Insurance688 (46.0%)807 (54.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing531 (46.9%)602 (53.1%)
Professional & Scientific1,563 (62.4%)944 (37.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1,121 (55.4%)904 (44.6%)
Educational Services835 (25.5%)2,436 (74.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,551 (19.2%)6,527 (80.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation627 (50.9%)605 (49.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,776 (43.0%)2,355 (57.0%)
Public Administration1,553 (62.9%)914 (37.0%)
Total25,679 (52.1%)23,636 (47.9%)

Education in Citrus County

School Enrollment in Citrus County

The most common levels of schooling among the 23,624 students in Citrus County are high school (6,018 | 25.5%), middle school (5,599 | 23.7%), and elementary school (5,204 | 22.0%).
School Enrollment in Citrus County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,3265.6%
Kindergarten8653.7%
Elementary School5,20422.0%
Middle School5,59923.7%
High School6,01825.5%
College / Undergraduate3,71615.7%
Graduate / Professional8963.8%
Total23,624100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Citrus County

Out of a total of 23,624 students who are enrolled in schools in Citrus County, 4,252 (18.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 19,372 (82.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 553 (46.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,491 (91.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Citrus County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds573 (63.9%)324 (36.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,676 (81.5%)1,065 (18.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds6,146 (87.7%)865 (12.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,476 (85.0%)612 (15.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,491 (91.1%)146 (8.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,795 (84.8%)322 (15.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds649 (54.0%)553 (46.0%)
35 Years and over558 (59.9%)373 (40.1%)
Total19,372 (82.0%)4,252 (18.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Citrus County

Business (4,902 | 18.9%), education (4,724 | 18.2%), science & technology (2,961 | 11.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,811 | 7.0%), and engineering (1,720 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 25,923 individuals in Citrus County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Citrus County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics9053.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,8117.0%
Physical & Health Sciences6802.6%
Psychology1,5095.8%
Social Sciences1,5576.0%
Engineering1,7206.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies3271.3%
Science & Technology2,96111.4%
Business4,90218.9%
Education4,72418.2%
Literature & Languages8753.4%
Liberal Arts & History1,1634.5%
Visual & Performing Arts8553.3%
Communications5212.0%
Arts & Humanities1,4135.4%
Total25,923100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Citrus County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Citrus County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Citrus County are males with 2 vehicles (10,610, accounting for 42.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (9,752, making up 45.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Citrus County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle628 (2.5%)477 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle4,159 (16.5%)4,998 (21.6%)
2 Vehicles10,610 (42.0%)9,752 (42.2%)
3 Vehicles6,837 (27.1%)4,942 (21.4%)
4 Vehicles2,326 (9.2%)2,390 (10.3%)
5 or more Vehicles719 (2.8%)548 (2.4%)
Total25,279 (100.0%)23,107 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Citrus County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Citrus County are 15 to 19 minutes (6,850 commuters, 15.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (5,887 commuters, 13.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (5,850 commuters, 13.6%).
Commute Time in Citrus County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,3813.2%
5 to 9 Minutes3,7528.7%
10 to 14 Minutes5,85013.6%
15 to 19 Minutes6,85015.9%
20 to 24 Minutes5,88713.7%
25 to 29 Minutes3,5398.2%
30 to 34 Minutes5,73613.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1,1142.6%
40 to 44 Minutes1,2292.9%
45 to 59 Minutes3,7758.7%
60 to 89 Minutes2,2825.3%
90 or more Minutes1,7454.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Citrus County

The most common commute times in Citrus County are 15 to 19 minutes (3,439 commuters, 15.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (3,411 commuters, 16.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Citrus County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes877 (3.8%)504 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,751 (7.7%)2,001 (9.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,952 (12.9%)2,898 (14.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,439 (15.1%)3,411 (16.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,859 (12.5%)3,028 (14.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,508 (6.6%)2,031 (10.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,161 (13.9%)2,575 (12.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes618 (2.7%)496 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes608 (2.7%)621 (3.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,199 (9.6%)1,576 (7.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,503 (6.6%)779 (3.8%)
90 or more Minutes1,339 (5.9%)406 (2.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Citrus County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Citrus County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,130, 18.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,818, 13.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Citrus County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,711 (7.5%)510 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,372 (6.0%)348 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM925 (4.1%)1,116 (5.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,700 (11.8%)1,507 (7.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,034 (8.9%)1,771 (8.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4,130 (18.1%)2,818 (13.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,089 (9.2%)2,721 (13.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,982 (8.7%)2,526 (12.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM980 (4.3%)1,032 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,330 (5.8%)1,217 (6.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM519 (2.3%)681 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM200 (0.9%)721 (3.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,117 (4.9%)1,425 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,725 (7.6%)1,933 (9.5%)
Total22,814 (100.0%)20,326 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Citrus County

Occupancy by Ownership in Citrus County

Of the total 67,551 dwellings in Citrus County, owner-occupied units account for 57,661 (85.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 9,890 (14.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Citrus County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units57,66185.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9,89014.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units67,551100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Citrus County

Occupancy by Household Size in Citrus County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household20,57230.4%
2-Person Household29,91344.3%
3-Person Household8,97013.3%
4+ Person Household8,09612.0%
Total Housing Units67,551100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Citrus County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Citrus County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household16,954 (82.4%)3,618 (17.6%)
2-Person Household27,105 (90.6%)2,808 (9.4%)
3-Person Household7,369 (82.2%)1,601 (17.8%)
4+ Person Household6,233 (77.0%)1,863 (23.0%)
Total Housing Units57,661 (85.4%)9,890 (14.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Citrus County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Citrus County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,829 (78.3%)1,063 (21.7%)
High School Diploma18,630 (82.2%)4,041 (17.8%)
College/Associate Degree21,906 (86.4%)3,443 (13.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher13,296 (90.8%)1,343 (9.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Citrus County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Citrus County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5,2767.8%
35 to 44 Years5,9308.8%
45 to 54 Years7,86511.6%
55 to 64 Years13,60720.1%
65 to 74 Years18,93428.0%
75 to 84 Years11,81517.5%
85 Years and Over4,1246.1%
Total67,551100.0%

Housing Finances in Citrus County

Median Income by Occupancy in Citrus County

Median Income by Occupancy in Citrus County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied57,661 (85.4%)$56,426
Renter-Occupied9,890 (14.6%)$35,263
Average67,551 (100.0%)$52,569

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Citrus County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Citrus County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,825 (3.2%)703 (7.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,310 (2.3%)282 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,165 (3.7%)1,183 (12.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,019 (5.2%)684 (6.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,569 (4.5%)894 (9.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,236 (10.8%)1,158 (11.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9998,417 (14.6%)1,656 (16.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,773 (18.7%)1,647 (16.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,224 (14.3%)762 (7.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,155 (12.4%)658 (6.7%)
$150,000 or more5,968 (10.3%)263 (2.7%)
Total57,661 (100.0%)9,890 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Citrus County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Citrus County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30010,601 (18.4%)217 (2.2%)
$300 to $49911,703 (20.3%)469 (4.7%)
$500 to $79911,708 (20.3%)1,959 (19.8%)
$800 to $9997,040 (12.2%)1,820 (18.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4998,437 (14.6%)3,515 (35.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9995,085 (8.8%)649 (6.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,721 (3.0%)200 (2.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999896 (1.5%)73 (0.7%)
$3,000 or more470 (0.8%)29 (0.3%)
Total57,661 (100.0%)9,890 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Citrus County

Housing Structures in Citrus County

Housing Structures in Citrus County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached49,34373.1%
Single Unit, Attached2,0943.1%
2 Unit Apartments5610.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,0691.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9551.4%
10 or more Apartments1,0381.5%
Mobile Home / Other12,49118.5%
Total67,551100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Citrus County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Citrus County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached44,529 (90.2%)4,814 (9.8%)
Single Unit, Attached1,663 (79.4%)431 (20.6%)
2 Unit Apartments166 (29.6%)395 (70.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments212 (19.8%)857 (80.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments383 (40.1%)572 (59.9%)
10 or more Apartments223 (21.5%)815 (78.5%)
Mobile Home / Other10,485 (83.9%)2,006 (16.1%)
Total57,661 (85.4%)9,890 (14.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Citrus County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Citrus County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room236 (0.4%)182 (1.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,734 (3.0%)1,554 (15.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms22,771 (39.5%)5,319 (53.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms23,292 (40.4%)2,341 (23.7%)
8 or more Rooms9,628 (16.7%)494 (5.0%)
Total57,661 (100.0%)9,890 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Citrus County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Citrus County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas589 (1.0%)79 (0.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,012 (1.8%)36 (0.4%)
Electricity54,983 (95.4%)9,616 (97.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene32 (0.1%)18 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels505 (0.9%)18 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used540 (0.9%)123 (1.2%)
Total57,661 (100.0%)9,890 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Citrus County

Household Vehicle Usage in Citrus County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,700 (2.9%)1,455 (14.7%)
1 Vehicle21,855 (37.9%)4,251 (43.0%)
2 Vehicles23,040 (40.0%)3,371 (34.1%)
3 or more Vehicles11,066 (19.2%)813 (8.2%)
Total57,661 (100.0%)9,890 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Citrus County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Citrus County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units32,09225,569
Median Property Value$170,700$211,000
Median Household Income$48,637$3,343
Monthly Housing Costs$390$459
Real Estate Taxes$1,121$1,094

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Citrus County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Citrus County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004,195 (13.1%)836 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9994,643 (14.5%)2,441 (9.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99915,845 (49.4%)15,409 (60.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9996,060 (18.9%)5,217 (20.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999875 (2.7%)1,311 (5.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999127 (0.4%)231 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more347 (1.1%)124 (0.5%)
Total32,092 (100.0%)25,569 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Citrus County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Citrus County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,065 (6.4%)500 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9995,346 (16.7%)1,070 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,884 (12.1%)2,407 (9.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,112 (15.9%)2,352 (9.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,149 (19.2%)3,305 (12.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,950 (12.3%)4,624 (18.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,961 (9.2%)4,274 (16.7%)
$150,000 or more2,625 (8.2%)4,194 (16.4%)
Total32,092 (100.0%)25,569 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Citrus County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Citrus County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x10,322 (32.2%)69,396 (271.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,347 (13.6%)6,823 (26.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,715 (11.6%)5,501 (21.5%)
4.0x or more13,226 (41.2%)4,345 (17.0%)
Total32,092 (100.0%)25,569 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Citrus County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Citrus County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80011,325 (35.3%)251 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,4996,748 (21.0%)7,400 (28.9%)
$800 to $1,49911,171 (34.8%)6,441 (25.2%)
Total32,092 (100.0%)25,569 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Citrus County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Citrus County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Citrus County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years6,132 (94.9%)332 (5.1%)
6 to 18 Years16,330 (92.3%)1,356 (7.7%)
19 to 25 Years6,168 (74.7%)2,091 (25.3%)
26 to 34 Years8,904 (76.8%)2,685 (23.2%)
35 to 44 Years10,370 (82.0%)2,273 (18.0%)
45 to 54 Years11,940 (74.8%)4,016 (25.2%)
55 to 64 Years21,610 (86.3%)3,446 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years30,068 (99.7%)104 (0.3%)
75 Years and older24,811 (99.3%)166 (0.7%)
Total136,333 (89.2%)16,469 (10.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Citrus County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Citrus County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born6,132 (94.9%)332 (5.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen16,330 (92.3%)1,356 (7.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6,168 (74.7%)2,091 (25.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Citrus County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Citrus County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00020,033 (85.9%)3,300 (14.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99931,301 (89.0%)3,875 (11.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99925,786 (88.8%)3,257 (11.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99922,160 (90.2%)2,411 (9.8%)
$100,000 and over36,735 (91.3%)3,500 (8.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Citrus County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Citrus County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,562 (55.1%)2,963 (45.8%)
6 to 18 Years8,282 (46.8%)9,250 (52.3%)
19 to 25 Years1,635 (19.8%)4,702 (56.9%)
25 to 34 Years3,112 (26.9%)6,296 (54.3%)
35 to 44 Years3,155 (24.9%)8,044 (63.6%)
45 to 54 Years3,095 (19.4%)9,536 (59.8%)
55 to 64 Years6,997 (27.9%)17,039 (68.0%)
65 to 74 Years29,478 (97.7%)15,320 (50.8%)
75 Years and over24,738 (99.0%)15,241 (61.0%)
Total84,054 (55.0%)88,391 (57.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Citrus County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Citrus County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years906 (9.8%)535 (6.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,420 (13.0%)1,161 (11.3%)
35 to 64 Years5,408 (21.2%)5,988 (21.3%)
65 to 74 Years3,782 (26.4%)3,816 (24.1%)
75 Years and over4,931 (41.5%)5,185 (39.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Citrus County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Citrus County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years42 (0.5%)23 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years222 (2.0%)79 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,354 (5.3%)1,128 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,993 (13.9%)926 (5.8%)
75 Years and over3,183 (26.8%)2,049 (15.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Citrus County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years38 (0.4%)54 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years82 (0.7%)58 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,002 (3.9%)930 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years552 (3.9%)809 (5.1%)
75 Years and over639 (5.4%)1,025 (7.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Citrus County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years871 (9.4%)469 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years925 (8.5%)959 (9.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,332 (9.1%)2,439 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years564 (3.9%)611 (3.8%)
75 Years and over1,075 (9.0%)1,153 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Citrus County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years142 (1.5%)20 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years242 (2.2%)245 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years3,022 (11.9%)3,504 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,885 (13.2%)2,691 (17.0%)
75 Years and over2,788 (23.5%)3,504 (26.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Citrus County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years254 (2.8%)187 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years154 (1.4%)31 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,061 (4.2%)1,111 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years501 (3.5%)340 (2.1%)
75 Years and over730 (6.1%)790 (6.0%)

Technology Access in Citrus County

Computing Device Access in Citrus County

Computing Device Access in Citrus County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop53,95979.9%
Smartphone54,98981.4%
Tablet39,96859.2%
No Computing Device4,5906.8%
Total67,551100.0%

Internet Access in Citrus County

Internet Access in Citrus County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2450.4%
Broadband Home49,47373.2%
Cellular Data Only7,05410.4%
Satellite Internet3,9275.8%
No Internet7,83711.6%
Total67,551100.0%

Citrus County Summary

Citrus County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 141,236. The county seat is Inverness, and the largest city is Crystal River. Citrus County is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Citrus County was created in 1887 from parts of Hernando and Levy counties. It was named for the citrus groves that once flourished there. The county was originally part of Hernando County, but was split off in 1887. The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners was first established in 1888.
In the early 1900s, the county was a major producer of citrus fruits, and the county seat of Inverness was known as the "Citrus Capital of the World." The citrus industry declined in the mid-1900s, and the county's economy shifted to tourism and retirement.

Geography

Citrus County is located in the central part of the state of Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico. It is bordered by Levy County to the north, Marion County to the east, Hernando County to the south, and Sumter County to the west. The county covers an area of 773 square miles, of which 745 square miles is land and 28 square miles is water.
The county is home to several rivers, including the Withlacoochee River, the Homosassa River, and the Chassahowitzka River. The county also contains several lakes, including Lake Tsala Apopka, Lake Rousseau, and Lake Hernando.
The county is home to several state parks, including Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, and Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.

Economy

Citrus County's economy is largely based on tourism and retirement. The county is home to several resorts and retirement communities, including Sugarmill Woods, Citrus Hills, and Citrus Springs.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Progress Energy, which operates a nuclear power plant in Crystal River. The county is also home to several agricultural operations, including citrus groves, cattle ranches, and timber operations.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 141,236 people, 58,945 households, and 41,845 families residing in the county. The population density was 189.3 people per square mile. There were 68,945 housing units at an average density of 92.7 per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 90.2% White, 4.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.9% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,817, and the median income for a family was $45,852. The per capita income for the county was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Citrus County?
Total Population of Citrus County is 155,173.
What is the Total Male Population of Citrus County?
Total Male Population of Citrus County is 76,008.
What is the Total Female Population of Citrus County?
Total Female Population of Citrus County is 79,165.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Citrus County?
There are 96.01 Males per 100 Females in Citrus County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Citrus County?
There are 104.15 Females per 100 Males in Citrus County.
What is the Median Population Age in Citrus County?
Median Population Age in Citrus County is 56.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Citrus County
Average Family Size in Citrus County is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Citrus County
Average Household Size in Citrus County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Citrus County?
Per Capita income in Citrus County is $33,514.
What is the Median Family Income in Citrus County?
Median Family Income in Citrus County is $66,464.
What is the Median Household income in Citrus County?
Median Household Income in Citrus County is $52,569.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Citrus County?
Income or Wage Gap in Citrus County is 21.4%.
Women in Citrus County earn 78.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Citrus County?
Family Income Deficit in Citrus County is $9,871.
Families that are below poverty line in Citrus County earn $9,871 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Citrus County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Citrus County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Citrus County?
There are 53,249 People in the Labor Forcein in Citrus County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Citrus County?
39.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Citrus County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Citrus County?
Unemployment Rate in Citrus County is 7.2%.