Rainbow Lakes Estates: Demographics & People
About 3,762 people live in Rainbow Lakes Estates, in 1,482 households. Population grew 11.4% from 3,376 (2022) to 3,762 (2024). Median age 52.4 years. (4.5y older than Marion County; 9.8y older than Florida). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 76% White (non-Hispanic) and 10% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.20). 76% of households are family-led. County is gaining 3,568 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Florida avg 2.6).
- 24% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Florida 35%).
- 119 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Florida 69).
Population & Trend
Population grew 11.4% from 3,376 (2022) to 3,762 (2024) — about 19.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~4,204 (extrapolated at 5.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 4,842.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 42,915 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 11.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 3,376 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 3,762 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 3,762 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
| Population Estimate | 4,842 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 52.4y is 13.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 52.4 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 3,762 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 840 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 415.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,304.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,203 |
| Population under 18 | 840 |
| Median age | 52.4 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 3,762 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.20 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 2,910 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 142 |
| Asian residents | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 196 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 20.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 89.0% |
| Asian population | 1.1% (vs Florida 2.5%) |
| Black population | 9.8% (vs Florida 13.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 7.8% (vs Florida 23.4%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 76.3% (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). 1.7% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,122 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 2,480 |
| Share born in this state | 29.8% |
| Share born in another state | 70.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 65.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 52 |
| From Africa | 42 |
Households & Family Composition
1,482 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 76% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 938 families, 16% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 803 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 938 |
| Married couples with children | 152 |
| Single-parent households | 61 |
| Average household size | 2.42 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 7.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 122 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 48 |
| Family households | 1,132 households (vs Florida 15,074) |
| Households that are families | 76.4% (vs Florida 64.6%) |
| Total households | 1,482 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. 11.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 3,568 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 11.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 41,503 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 37,935 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 3,568 |
| 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 | 329 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 10.6% |
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. 1 residents live in group quarters (0.0% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 1 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | FL-03 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 12075 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 12 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 075 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Levy |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 25.1% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 20.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 29.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 12075 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Levy County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,628 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 12075 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Levy County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 56.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 48.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 41,503 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 8.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 15 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 3,762, booming, retirement community, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 3,762 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
| Town Summary · County | Levy County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade