Inverness, Citrus County, Florida Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Inverness, Florida, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Inverness, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Inverness, Florida. The estimated population of Inverness, Florida is 7,423 people, with a median age of 58.5.

We can look at the total population in Inverness over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,423
+0.32%
+3.62%
2020
7,399
+1.62%
-
2019
7,281
+0.9%
-
2018
7,216
+0.73%
-
2017
7,164
- -

Population of Inverness, Florida by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.7%
88.6%
-3.27%
Black/African American
4.4%
6.6%
-33.33%
Native
0.3%
0.1%
+200.00%
Hispanic
5.4%
2.9%
+86.21%
Asian
3.1%
0.5%
+520.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
1.2%
-8.33%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Inverness, Florida by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 58.5 -4.26% 56.5 -2.59% 61.8 -2.37%
2020 61.1 +5.16% 58 +4.5% 63.3 +6.21%
2019 58.1 +1.4% 55.5 +4.72% 59.6 -0.5%
2018 57.3 -2.22% 53 -0.19% 59.9 -3.7%
2017 58.6 - 53.1 - 62.2 -

The median age of Inverness, Florida gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 304 -42.65% 229 +61.09% 183 343
10 to 19 350 -25.59% 406 -5.68% 262 371
20 to 29 195 +61.99% 235 +40.36% 292 286
30 to 39 111 +131.23% 234 +58.46% 316 348
40 to 49 322 +7.3% 256 0.85% 346 242
50 to 59 542 -18.77% 576 -18.41% 440 468
60 to 69 456 -6.39% 752 +20.23% 416 906
70+ 763 +20.7% 1,433 -8.45% 917 1,287

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Inverness, Florida is $39,532.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Inverness.

  • Under 25
    $50,841.00
  • 25 to 44
    $50,399.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,833.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,037.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Inverness, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Inverness, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Inverness, Florida is currently $46,844.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.30% of households in Inverness are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Inverness against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.71%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.47%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.79%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Inverness is $24,585.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Inverness by the total population of Inverness.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Inverness, Florida, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Inverness to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.05%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.57%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.47%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.94%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.97%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Inverness that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Inverness over the age of 16 is 6,531.

Of those people, a total of 43.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Inverness is 40.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 267 28.50% 11.80%
20 to 24 years 267 78.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 311 85.90% 1.10%
30 to 34 years 274 97.40% 9.70%
35 to 44 years 773 80.70% 11.40%
45 to 54 years 517 76.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 596 75.80% 10.80%
60 to 64 years 688 43.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,346 8.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,492 8.60% 10.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Inverness. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,970 42.30% 6.50%
Black or African American 289 34.90% 6.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 20 75.00% 0.00%
Asian 124 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 9 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 119 54.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 291 78.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,727 40.60% 7.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Inverness as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Inverness is 2,665, with median earnings of $30,776.00.

Women in Inverness, Florida earning approximately 79.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,665 $30,776.00
Male 1,387 $32,483.00
Female 1,278 $25,840.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 292 $20,479.00
Business and Financial 117 $47,854.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $0.00
Community and Social Service 48 $50,875.00
Legal 27 $0.00
Educational and Library 107 $39,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 215 $52,180.00
Healthcare Support 212 $22,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 251 $26,058.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 125 $4,867.00
Personal Care and Service 76 $0.00
Sales 420 $31,978.00
Office and Administrative Support 162 $31,651.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 192 $31,349.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 80 $22,174.00
Production 46 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 67 $27,898.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 184 $21,649.00 108 $16,278.00
Business and Financial 45 $44,886.00 72 $48,145.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 37 $50,188.00
Legal 18 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 30 $0.00 77 $16,908.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 46 $0.00 169 $52,122.00
Healthcare Support 22 $0.00 190 $21,450.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 126 $38,627.00 125 $18,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $0.00 104 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 76 $0.00
Sales 271 $32,486.00 149 $31,016.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 162 $31,651.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 192 $31,349.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 80 $22,174.00 0 $0.00
Production 46 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 67 $27,898.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,664 households in Inverness, with an average household size of 1.92 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,734 families in Inverness with an average family size of 2.71 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,297 121 316 1,930
Average Household Size 2.62 3.36 3.42 1.12
Total Families 1,297 121 316 0
Average Household Size 2.62 2.52 3.18 0

Poverty

Of the 1,734 families in Inverness, 7.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Inverness:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,459 housing units in Inverness, Florida.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,664 82.17%
Vacant 795 17.83%

26.35% of the total 4,459 housing units in Inverness are rental units. This is approximately 1,175 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,397 are occupied by the owner - or 53.76% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Inverness is $842.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Inverness that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    92
  • Less than $500
    77
  • $500 to $999
    758
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    262
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    78
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Inverness is $120,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Inverness that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    152
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    689
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    885
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    295
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    234
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    103
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    39
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Inverness. The chart below shows the number of properties in Inverness that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    36
  • 1940 to 1949
    68
  • 1950 to 1959
    112
  • 1960 to 1969
    242
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,042
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,303
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,259
  • 2000 to 2009
    282
  • 2010 to 2013
    115
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Inverness that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    493
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,776
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,147
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    248

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Inverness get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Inverness that commute to work in a particular way.

21.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Inverness.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    263
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    472
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    354
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    208
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    206
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    182
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    136
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    57
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    164
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    144
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    163
  • 90 or more minutes
    45

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Inverness, Florida in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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