Citrus County, Florida
Citrus County: county in Florida, United States
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Citrus County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 141,236 and a population density of 71 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 153,010 inhabitants. Its county seat is Inverness. The county was created 138 years ago in 1887.
County Snapshot
Citrus County at a glance
Citrus County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Florida counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
Homosassa SpringsPopulation 13,791
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Citrus County
| Population | 153,010 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| Area | 2002 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 24.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 75.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.8476,-82.5201 |
| Named for | Citrus |
| Altitude | 85 feet / 26 meters |
| Capital | Inverness |
| Establishment | June 02, 1887 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:58:41 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 76 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.69% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Citrus County is located at 28°50'51"N 82°31'12"W (28.8475700, -82.5201100). It has 4 neighbors: Hernando County, Levy County, Marion County and Sumter County.
Citrus County map
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The largest city of Citrus County is Hernando with a population of 9,054. Other cities include, Inverness population 7,674 and Crystal River population 3,235. See all Citrus County cities & populated places.
Citrus County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Citrus County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Homosassa Springs | 13,791 | Census designated place |
| Pine Ridge | 9,598 | Census-designated place in South Dakota, United States |
| Hernando | 9,054 | City in Mississippi |
| Citrus Springs | 8,622 | Census designated place |
| Sugarmill Woods | 8,287 | Census-designated place in Citrus County, Florida |
| Inverness | 7,674 | County seat of Citrus County, Florida, United States |
| Citrus Hills | 7,470 | Census designated place |
| Lecanto | 5,882 | Census designated place |
| Floral City | 5,217 | Census designated place |
| Crystal River | 3,235 | City in Citrus County, Florida, United States |
| Homosassa | 2,578 | Census designated place |
Weather
Sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 0 to 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Citrus County
Official Website- Inverness
Demographics
The population of Citrus County increased by 7.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 141,236 | - | census |
| 2011 | 139,764 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 139,180 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 138,829 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 138,828 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 140,287 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 142,804 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 145,415 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 147,682 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 149,657 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 153,010 | 2.19% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Citrus County
1Citrus Wildlife Management Area
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