Lecanto, Florida Population 2022
Lecanto is a city located in Citrus County Florida. With a 2020 population of 6,385, it is the 411th largest city in Florida and the 5655th largest city in the United States. Lecanto is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,301 in 2020. Spanning over 27 miles, Lecanto has a population density of 237 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lecanto is $54,137 with a poverty rate of 10.06%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $842 per month, and the median house value is $175,900. 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: 89.38%
- Black or African American: 6.84%
- Two or more races: 1.40%
- Native American: 1.18%
- Other race: 0.87%
- Asian: 0.33%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,457 | 89.38% |
| Black or African American | 494 | 6.84% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 85 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.33% |
| Some Other Race | 63 | 0.87% |
| Two or More Races | 101 | 1.40% |
Lecanto Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,384 | 2.43 | 80.5 |
| Married | 1,265 | 2.96 | 87.5 |
| Male | 49 | 3.31 | 81.6 |
| Female | 176 | 3.76 | 71.6 |
| Non Family | 894 | 1.39 | 72.4 |
3
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 122 | 2.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 600 | 10.65% |
| High School Graduate | 2,808 | 49.83% |
| Some College | 970 | 17.21% |
| Associates Degree | 332 | 5.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 394 | 6.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 409 | 7.26% |
Lecanto Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 97 | 65 | 24 |
| Native American | 85 | 78 | 15 |
| White | 4,862 | 4,410 | 744 |
| Hispanic | 215 | 125 | 10 |
| Black | 394 | 204 | 10 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | |
| Other Race | 59 | 31 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 24.74%.
Lecanto Language by Age
Lecanto Language
97.83% of Lecanto residents speak only English, while 2.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.97% of the population.
Lecanto Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 125 | 52 | 41.60% |
| Multiple | 56 | 13 | 23.21% |
| White | 5,385 | 517 | 9.60% |
| Other | NaN% |
10.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.63%
Male Poverty Rate
11.57%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lecanto
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lecanto is Black, with 41.60% 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 3.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.49%.
Lecanto Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
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 | 743 | 13.38% |
| Black | 8 | 1.93% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 36.77% |
Lecanto Veterans by Education
1.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
35.5%
Labor Force Participation
33.3%
Employment Rate
6%
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
31.78%
Born in Lecanto
90.13%
Native Born
9.87%
Foreign Born
1.05%
Non Citizen
8.82%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.13% of Lecanto residents were born in the United States, with 31.78% having been born in Florida. 1.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,882 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 5,924 | 42 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 5,966 | 42 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 6,008 | 42 | 0.70% |
| 2014 | 6,050 | 42 | 0.70% |
| 2015 | 6,092 | 42 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 6,134 | 42 | 0.69% |
| 2017 | 6,176 | 42 | 0.68% |
| 2018 | 6,218 | 42 | 0.68% |
| 2019 | 6,260 | 42 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 6,301 | 41 | 0.65% |
| 2021 | 6,343 | 42 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 6,385 | 42 | 0.66% |