Cedar Key
City in Levy County, Florida
Cedar Key is a city in Levy County, Florida, with 687 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Yankeetown, 18.5 miles SE.
- 687residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 666 / sq mipopulation density
- 32625ZIP code
About Cedar Key
Cedar Key is a city in Levy County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 687, down from 702 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Cedar Keys are a cluster of islands near the mainland. Most of the developed area for the city of Cedar Key has been on Way Key since the end of the 19th century. The Cedar Keys are named for the eastern red cedar Juniperus virginiana, once abundant in the area.
The city was impacted by Hurricane Helene on September 26, 2024, which caused a 10-foot storm surge that broke the record set during Hurricane Idalia in August 2023.
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Living in Cedar Key
- Median household income
- $64,375
- Median home value
- $378,000
- Median rent
- $873/mo
- Median age
- 65.8
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Cedar Key had 687 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 687 |
|---|---|
| Density | 666 per sq mi (257 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cedar Key at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Levy County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 687 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.03 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.1503° N, 83.0374° W |
| ZIP code | 32625 |
| Official website | thecityofcedarkey.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1211225 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cedar Key
- Yankeetown18.5 mi SE
- Otter Creek19.8 mi NE
- Inglis24.1 mi E
- Horseshoe Beach25.2 mi NW
- Chiefland25.7 mi NE
- Manatee Road26.2 mi N
- Andrews29.0 mi N
- Fanning Springs31.0 mi N
- Crystal River31.7 mi SE
- Bronson31.7 mi NE
- Rainbow Lakes Estates31.8 mi E
- Williston Highlands32.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Key
What county is Cedar Key in?
Cedar Key is in Levy County, Florida.
What is the population of Cedar Key, FL?
687 people lived in Cedar Key at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cedar Key, FL?
The ZIP code of Cedar Key is 32625.
What is the elevation of Cedar Key?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cedar Key?
Yankeetown (18.5 mi), Otter Creek (19.8 mi), Inglis (24.1 mi), Horseshoe Beach (25.2 mi), Chiefland (25.7 mi).
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