City

Lecanto, FL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Citrus County  ·  Florida

👥13,289Population
💰$60,795Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂54.8Median Age
🏠$287,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic7.7%
Black2.0%
Asian0.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma59 (0.6%)
HS Graduate3,644 (37.9%)
Some College1,250 (13%)
Associates1,371 (14.3%)
Bachelors1,008 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree2,274 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 13%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College13.0%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,795 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$287,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,190/mo
Total Housing Units5,552
Vacant Units708

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
55%
About Lecanto, FL

Lecanto is a city in Florida, located in Citrus County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 13,289 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.8 years.

Economically, Lecanto is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,795 is below the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lecanto is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $287,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,190 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lecanto is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.51%).

Lecanto, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Lecanto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
34461 13,289 $60,795 $287,200 $1,190 6.6% 34.2% 87.3%

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