Citrus County, county in Florida, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 153,010 inhabitants. The county was created 137 years ago in 1887. Its county seat is Inverness.
There are 11 city/town in Citrus County, FL. The largest city of Citrus County is Homosassa Springs with a population of 13,791. Other cities include, Pine Ridge population 9,598, Hernando population 9,054, Citrus Springs population 8,622, Sugarmill Woods population 8,287
Known as Florida's last remaining stretch of "Old Florida," Citrus County boasts charming small towns and communities that seem frozen in a bygone era. Located along the Gulf of Mexico north of Tampa, Citrus County blends coastal leisure with rural inland appeal. Some of its most popular cities and towns include Crystal River, Inverness, Homosassa Springs, Beverly Hills, Floral City, and Citrus Hills.
Crystal River is renowned as a gateway for swimming with manatees. The county seat of Inverness offers a historic old town square. Homosassa Springs boasts nature, while Floral City lives up to its flowery name. Retirement oasis Beverly Hills and master-planned Citrus Hills appeal to those seeking to relax.
Beyond the main hubs, Sugarmill Woods, Hernando Beach, and other quiet towns epitomize the nostalgic, peaceful pace of life in Old Florida. Experiencing Citrus County's communities showcases an authentic glimpse of Florida's bygone wonders.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Citrus County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Citrus Hills | Census designated place | 7,470 |
Citrus Springs | Census designated place | 8,622 |
Crystal River | City in Citrus County, Florida, United States | 3,235 |
Floral City | Census designated place | 5,217 |
Hernando | City in Mississippi | 9,054 |
Homosassa | Census designated place | 2,578 |
Homosassa Springs | Census designated place | 13,791 |
Inverness | County seat of Citrus County, Florida, United States | 7,674 |
Lecanto | Census designated place | 5,882 |
Pine Ridge | Census-designated place in South Dakota, United States | 9,598 |
Sugarmill Woods | Census-designated place in Citrus County, Florida | 8,287 |