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Manatee Road, FL
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida.
Population
2,426
Land area
13sq mi
People per sq mi
187
ZIP codes
0
Manatee Road and its ZIP codes
Manatee Road at a glance
- Manatee Road is 55% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,708 a year, 31% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,400 (57% below Florida).
Housing and community stats
Manatee Road, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,708
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$155,400
Homeownership
86.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
55.6
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (361), Irish Americans (318), French Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Levy County. PPP loans are for Manatee Road.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,461
9,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,341
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$412M
FY 2026, $9,589 per person
How people get to work
Manatee Road, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.4%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manatee Road, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
235
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
840
4.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 44°F
57.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manatee Road, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Manatee Road
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AndrewsCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 5.4 |
| ChieflandCity | 3.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Fanning SpringsCity | 4.3 mi | 4.9 |
| TrentonCity | 8.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Cross CityTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Otter CreekTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| BellTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| BronsonTown | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| East BronsonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 11.4 |
| NewberryCity | 20 mi | 60.6 |
| Horseshoe BeachTown | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| Spring RidgeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| ArcherCity | 24 mi | 9.1 |
| Cedar KeyCity | 27 mi | 1 |
| High SpringsCity | 27 mi | 23 |
| Williston HighlandsCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 11.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manatee Road, FL in?
- Manatee Road is in Levy County, Florida.
- What is the population of Manatee Road, FL?
- About 2,426 people live in Manatee Road, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manatee Road?
- Nearby places include Andrews (2.3 mi), Chiefland (3.6 mi), Fanning Springs (4.3 mi), Trenton (8.3 mi), Cross City (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023