Homosassa, FL Demographics

A map of Homosassa's Population by Race

Homosassa, Florida has an estimated population of 1,942, a large decrease from the 2,299 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.9% White, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Homosassa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Homosassa has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Homosassa, that probability was 10.5% in 2020 and 6.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Homosassa is ranked the 686th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Homosassa was ranked the 648th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Homosassa's White Population

1,881 residents of Homosassa, or 96.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Homosassa is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Homosassa ranks 17th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homosassa's White population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. White residents' share of Homosassa's population has increased from 94.6% to 96.9%.

Homosassa is more White than neighboring Homosassa Springs (88.4% White), Crystal River (83.7% White), Sugarmill Woods (83.1% White), Lecanto (85.9% White), and Black Diamond (64.9% White).

Homosassa's Black Population

0 residents of Homosassa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Homosassa is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Homosassa ranks 921st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homosassa's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Homosassa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Homosassa is less Black than neighboring Homosassa Springs (0.8% Black), Crystal River (0.4% Black), Sugarmill Woods (0.7% Black), and Lecanto (2% Black).

Homosassa's Asian Population

0 residents of Homosassa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Homosassa is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Homosassa ranks 764th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homosassa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Homosassa's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Homosassa is less Asian than neighboring Homosassa Springs (0.1% Asian), Crystal River (0.5% Asian), Sugarmill Woods (1.1% Asian), Lecanto (1.6% Asian), and Black Diamond (3.9% Asian).

Homosassa's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Homosassa, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Homosassa is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Homosassa ranks 930th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homosassa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 55.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Homosassa's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.9%.

Homosassa is less Hispanic than neighboring Homosassa Springs (7.5% Hispanic), Crystal River (5.8% Hispanic), Sugarmill Woods (8.7% Hispanic), Lecanto (3.4% Hispanic), and Black Diamond (29% Hispanic).

Homosassa's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Homosassa, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Homosassa is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Homosassa ranks 836th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homosassa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 112.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Homosassa's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Homosassa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Homosassa Springs (0.1% Native American/Other), Sugarmill Woods (0.2% Native American/Other), and Black Diamond (0% Native American/Other). Homosassa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crystal River (2.1% Native American/Other), and Lecanto (1.3% Native American/Other).

Homosassa's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Homosassa, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Homosassa is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Homosassa ranks 670th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homosassa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Homosassa's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.3%.

Homosassa is less Multiracial than neighboring Homosassa Springs (3.2% Multiracial), Crystal River (7.5% Multiracial), Sugarmill Woods (6.2% Multiracial), Lecanto (5.8% Multiracial), and Black Diamond (2.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.