Fanning Springs: Demographics & People
Fanning Springs's population stands at 942 people, in 381 households. Population shrank 18.4% from 1,154 (2022) to 942 (2024). Median age 52.8 years. (6.1y older than Levy County; 10.2y older than Florida). Children under 18 are 12% of the population. Population is 90% White (non-Hispanic) and 3% Asian. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.14). 61% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,040 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Florida avg 2.6).
- 39% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Florida 35%).
- 80 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Florida 69).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 18.4% from 1,154 (2022) to 942 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~776 (extrapolated at -9.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 586.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 17,864 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -18.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,154 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 942 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 942 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
| Population Estimate | 586 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 52.8y is 13.9 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 12% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 52.8 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 11.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 942 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 111 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 181.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 341.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 309 |
| Population under 18 | 111 |
| Median age | 52.8 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 942 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.14 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 1,030 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 14 |
| Asian residents | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 27 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 13.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 92.7% |
| Asian population | 3.0% (vs Florida 2.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.3% (vs Florida 23.4%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 89.7% (vs Florida 46.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 6% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 356 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 529 |
| Share born in this state | 37.8% |
| Share born in another state | 62.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 56.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 5.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 44 |
| From Europe | 11 |
| From Africa | 30 |
Households & Family Composition
381 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 61% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 303 families, 22% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 151 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 303 |
| Married couples with children | 68 |
| Single-parent households | 27 |
| Average household size | 2.47 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 18.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 6 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 6 |
| Family households | 233 households (vs Florida 15,074) |
| Households that are families | 61.2% (vs Florida 64.6%) |
| Total households | 381 households (vs Florida 22,144) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 11.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,040 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 11.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 17,062 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 16,022 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,040 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 222 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 21.8% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 80 residents live in group quarters (8.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 80 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | FL-03 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 12041 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 12 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 041 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Gilchrist |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 26.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 21.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 33.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 12041 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Gilchrist County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 500 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 12041 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Gilchrist County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 43.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 37.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 41.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 18,582 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 7 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 11.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 942, shrinking, retirement community, middle-class, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 942 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
| Town Summary · County | Gilchrist County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade