Lecanto, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Citrus County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
6,929
Population
257/sq mi density
$52,996
Median Income
$30,320 per capita
$293,900
Home Value
$337,937 Zillow
$1,221
Median Rent
36.2% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,996 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$293,900 home value, $1,221/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,929
Census 2023
Population Density
257
per square mile
Land Area
26.9
square miles (69.8 km²)
Median Age
45.3 yrs
16% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
89.2%
Black
2.6%
Hispanic
2.9%
Asian
1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.5%
Spanish
3.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
11.8%
Veterans
8.8%
47% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.4%
34% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.0%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.0%
7% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.478
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,929 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 257 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 26.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 52.0% |
| Female | 48.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.5% |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 11.8% |
| Veterans | 8.8% |
| Disability | 17.4% |
| Health Insurance | 92.0% |
| Uninsured | 8.0% |
| Broadband Access | 92.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.478 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |