Lecanto
Census-designated place in Citrus County, Florida
Lecanto is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Citrus County, Florida, with 6,301 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Homosassa Springs, 2.7 miles SW.
- 6,301residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 26.9 sq miland area · 69.8 km²
- 234 / sq mipopulation density
- 34461ZIP code
About Lecanto
Lecanto is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Citrus County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 6,301, up from 5,882 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Homosassa Springs, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is home to several county government facilities including the Citrus County Sheriff's Office and the Citrus Campus of the College of Central Florida.
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Living in Lecanto
- Median household income
- $56,215
- Median home value
- $316,900
- Median rent
- $1,304/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Lecanto had 6,301 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,301 |
|---|---|
| Density | 234 per sq mi (90 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lecanto at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Citrus County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,301 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.93 sq mi (69.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.8271° N, 82.5010° W |
| ZIP code | 34461 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1239825 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lecanto
- Homosassa Springs2.7 mi SW
- Black Diamond5.5 mi N
- Citrus Hills5.9 mi NE
- Sugarmill Woods6.0 mi S
- Beverly Hills6.9 mi NE
- Homosassa7.1 mi SW
- Pine Ridge7.5 mi N
- Crystal River7.7 mi NW
- Inverness Highlands North7.9 mi E
- Inverness9.6 mi E
- Inverness Highlands South10.1 mi E
- Hernando10.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lecanto
What county is Lecanto in?
Lecanto is in Citrus County, Florida.
What is the population of Lecanto, FL?
6,301 people lived in Lecanto at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lecanto, FL?
The ZIP code of Lecanto is 34461.
What is the elevation of Lecanto?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lecanto?
Homosassa Springs (2.7 mi), Black Diamond (5.5 mi), Citrus Hills (5.9 mi), Sugarmill Woods (6.0 mi), Beverly Hills (6.9 mi).
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