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Inverness, FL
City in Citrus County, Florida.
Population
7,770
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
966
ZIP codes
0
Inverness and its ZIP codes
Inverness at a glance
- Inverness is about 2.3 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,523 a year, 42% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,000 (43% below Florida) and median rent is $975 a month.
Local data for Inverness, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Inverness, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,523
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$203,000
Median rent
$975/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
59.3
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,271), German Americans (1,031), Italian Americans (708).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Citrus County. PPP loans are for Inverness.
Unemployment rate
6.7%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,429
35,256 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,762
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.84B
FY 2026, $11,982 per person
How people get to work
Inverness, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle2.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Inverness, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
255
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,549
7.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 43°F
52.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Inverness, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near Inverness
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Inverness Highlands NorthCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2 |
| Inverness Highlands SouthCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Citrus HillsCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 9.7 |
| HernandoCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 31.7 |
| Beverly HillsCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 3 |
| LecantoCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 26.9 |
| Floral CityCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 23.3 |
| Black DiamondCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Pine RidgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 24.8 |
| Sugarmill WoodsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 28.6 |
| Citrus SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 21.1 |
| Homosassa SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 25.2 |
| IstachattaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake PanasoffkeeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| Marion OaksCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 29.3 |
| Crystal RiverCity | 15 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Inverness, FL in?
- Inverness is in Citrus County, Florida.
- What is the population of Inverness, FL?
- About 7,770 people live in Inverness, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Inverness?
- Nearby places include Inverness Highlands North (1.8 mi), Inverness Highlands South (3.2 mi), Citrus Hills (6.3 mi), Hernando (6.7 mi), Beverly Hills (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023