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Lecanto, FL
Census-designated place in Citrus County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34461.
Population
7,398
Land area
26.9sq mi
People per sq mi
275
ZIP codes
1
Lecanto and its ZIP codes
Lecanto at a glance
- Lecanto is 34% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,215, 25% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $316,900 (12% below Florida) and median rent is $1,304 a month.
Local data for Lecanto, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lecanto, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,215
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$316,900
Median rent
$1,304/mo
Homeownership
93.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (975), German Americans (838), Italian Americans (329).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Citrus County. PPP loans are for Lecanto.
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
PPP loans
$19.73M
250 loans, 2,871 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lecanto, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home17.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lecanto, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lecanto, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Lecanto
1 in or overlapping Lecanto. Population shown
Cities near Lecanto
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Homosassa SpringsCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 25.2 |
| Citrus HillsCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 9.7 |
| Black DiamondCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Sugarmill WoodsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 28.6 |
| Beverly HillsCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3 |
| Crystal RiverCity | 7 mi | 7.6 |
| Pine RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 24.8 |
| HomosassaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Inverness Highlands NorthCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2 |
| InvernessCity | 8.9 mi | 8 |
| Inverness Highlands SouthCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.6 |
| HernandoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 31.7 |
| Citrus SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 21.1 |
| Floral CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 23.3 |
| DunnellonCity | 16 mi | 8.8 |
| Lake LindseyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lecanto, FL in?
- Lecanto is in Citrus County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Lecanto, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lecanto include 34461.
- What is the population of Lecanto, FL?
- About 7,398 people live in Lecanto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lecanto?
- Nearby places include Homosassa Springs (3.5 mi), Citrus Hills (5.4 mi), Black Diamond (5.6 mi), Sugarmill Woods (6.6 mi), Beverly Hills (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023