Lecanto, Florida Population 2022
Lecanto is a city located in Citrus County Florida. Lecanto has a 2020 population of 6,847. Lecanto is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 16.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,882 in 2010.
The average household income in Lecanto is $54,137 with a poverty rate of 15.47%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $805 per month, and the median house value is $163,500. The median age in Lecanto is 45.7 years, 34.4 years for males, and 57.1 years for females.
Lecanto Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lecantowas:
- White: 91.57%
- Black or African American: 6.44%
- Two or more races: 0.80%
- Native American: 0.73%
- Asian: 0.38%
- Other race: 0.07%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,270 | 91.57% |
| Black or African American | 441 | 6.44% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 0.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.38% |
| Some Other Race | 5 | 0.07% |
Lecanto Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,252 | 2.43 | 75.2 |
| Married | 1,132 | 2.76 | 77.3 |
| Non Family | 910 | 1.62 | 69.5 |
| Female | 144 | 4.08 | 87.5 |
| Male | 66 | 4.44 | 92.4 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 107 | 1.97% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 554 | 10.19% |
| High School Graduate | 2,731 | 50.22% |
| Some College | 998 | 18.35% |
| Associates Degree | 438 | 8.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 350 | 6.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 260 | 4.78% |
Lecanto Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,735 | 4,305 | 559 |
| Black | 348 | 168 | |
| Hispanic | 279 | 213 | 40 |
| Native American | 50 | 42 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 18 | |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 22.00%.
Lecanto Language by Age
Lecanto Language
95.96% of Lecanto residents speak only English, while 4.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.51% of the population.
Lecanto Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,034 | 786 | 15.61% |
| Black | 83 | 39 | 46.99% |
| Multiple | 36 | 18 | 50.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
15.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.77%
Male Poverty Rate
15.14%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lecanto
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lecanto is Multiple, with 50.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lecanto is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.84%.
Lecanto Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Lecanto Married by Age and Sex
Lecanto Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lecanto Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 946 | 17.12% |
| Hispanic | 135 | 40.42% |
| Black | 6 | 1.58% |
Lecanto Veterans by Education
0.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
34.7%
Labor Force Participation
32.2%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
33.49%
Born in Lecanto
94.92%
Native Born
5.08%
Foreign Born
3.23%
Non Citizen
1.85%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.92% of Lecanto residents were born in the United States, with 33.49% having been born in Florida. 3.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,847 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 6,847 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 6,847 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 6,847 | 583 | 9.31% |
| 2018 | 6,264 | 165 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 6,099 | 517 | 9.26% |
| 2016 | 5,582 | 167 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 5,415 | 21 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 5,394 | -192 | -3.44% |
| 2013 | 5,586 | -33 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 5,619 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 5,611 | -271 | -4.61% |
| 2010 | 5,882 | 0.00% |