Demographics & People — Lecanto, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,929 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,600 |
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| Median Age | 45.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,347 |
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| Family Households | 1,715 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1292 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,178 |
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| Black or African American | 179 |
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| Asian | 69 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 201 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,519 |
| American | 1,330 |
| Irish | 1,124 |
| Other groups | 961 |
| German | 949 |
| English | 494 |
| Italian | 401 |
| Egyptian | 320 |
| Arab | 320 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 257 |
Language
| English Only | 6,536 |
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| Spanish | 83 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,705 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 643 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,814 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lecanto, Florida.
