Lecanto, FL Demographics

A map of Lecanto's Population by Race

Lecanto, Florida has an estimated population of 7,398, a large increase from the 6,301 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.9% White, 5.8% Multiracial, 3.4% Hispanic, 2.0% Black, 1.6% Asian, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lecanto, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lecanto 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 Lecanto, that probability was 29.2% in 2020 and 25.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lecanto is ranked the 401st 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). Lecanto was ranked the 423rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lecanto's White Population

6,354 residents of Lecanto, or 85.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lecanto is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Lecanto ranks 242nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lecanto's White population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. White residents' share of Lecanto's population has increased from 83.7% to 85.9%.

Lecanto is more White than neighboring Black Diamond (64.9% White), and Beverly Hills (81.2% White). Lecanto is less White than neighboring Homosassa Springs (88.4% White), Citrus Hills (90.4% White), and Pine Ridge CDP (Citrus County) (86.5% White).

Lecanto's Black Population

150 residents of Lecanto, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lecanto is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lecanto ranks 495th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lecanto's Black population has declined by an estimated 53.7%. Black residents' share of Lecanto's population has decreased from 5.1% to 2.0%.

Lecanto is more Black than neighboring Homosassa Springs (0.8% Black), Black Diamond (0% Black), and Citrus Hills (0.8% Black). Lecanto is less Black than neighboring Beverly Hills (5.7% Black), and Pine Ridge CDP (Citrus County) (3.2% Black).

Lecanto's Asian Population

121 residents of Lecanto, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lecanto is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lecanto ranks 541st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lecanto's Asian population has grown by an estimated 68.1%. Asian residents' share of Lecanto's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.6%.

Lecanto is more Asian than neighboring Homosassa Springs (0.1% Asian), and Pine Ridge CDP (Citrus County) (1.3% Asian). Lecanto is less Asian than neighboring Black Diamond (3.9% Asian), Citrus Hills (3.2% Asian), and Beverly Hills (2.3% Asian).

Lecanto's Hispanic Population

254 residents of Lecanto, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lecanto is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lecanto ranks 741st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lecanto's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lecanto's population has decreased from 5.5% to 3.4%.

Lecanto is less Hispanic than neighboring Homosassa Springs (7.5% Hispanic), Black Diamond (29% Hispanic), Citrus Hills (4.1% Hispanic), Beverly Hills (7% Hispanic), and Pine Ridge CDP (Citrus County) (6.5% Hispanic).

Lecanto's Native American/Other Population

93 residents of Lecanto, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lecanto is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lecanto ranks 657th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lecanto's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 151.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lecanto's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.3%.

Lecanto is more Native American/Other than neighboring Homosassa Springs (0.1% Native American/Other), Black Diamond (0% Native American/Other), Citrus Hills (0% Native American/Other), Beverly Hills (0.5% Native American/Other), and Pine Ridge CDP (Citrus County) (0.4% Native American/Other).

Lecanto's Multiracial Population

426 residents of Lecanto, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lecanto is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lecanto ranks 410th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lecanto's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 73.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Lecanto's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.8%.

Lecanto is more Multiracial than neighboring Homosassa Springs (3.2% Multiracial), Black Diamond (2.2% Multiracial), Citrus Hills (1.4% Multiracial), Beverly Hills (3.4% Multiracial), and Pine Ridge CDP (Citrus County) (2.1% 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.