Levy County Demographics

A map of Levy County's Population by Race

Levy County, Florida has an estimated population of 45,391, an increase from the 42,915 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.3% White, 10.4% Hispanic, 7.7% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Levy County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Levy is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Levy County, that probability was 39.5% in 2020 and 39.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Levy County is ranked the 43rd most populous county in Florida, out of 67 counties. Levy County was ranked the 45th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Levy County's White Population

34,652 residents of Levy County, or 76.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Levy County is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Levy County ranks 18th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Levy County's White population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Levy County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 76.3%.

Levy County is more White than neighboring Alachua County (57.6% White), and Hernando County (72.1% White). Levy County is less White than neighboring Gilchrist County (85.1% White), Citrus County (85.3% White), and Dixie County (83% White).

Levy County's Black Population

3,516 residents of Levy County, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Levy County is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Levy County ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Levy County's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Black residents' share of Levy County's population has decreased from 8.4% to 7.7%.

Levy County is more Black than neighboring Gilchrist County (3% Black), Citrus County (1.7% Black), Dixie County (6% Black), and Hernando County (4.7% Black). Levy County is less Black than neighboring Alachua County (19% Black).

Levy County's Asian Population

251 residents of Levy County, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Levy County is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Levy County ranks 44th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Levy County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Asian residents' share of Levy County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Levy County is more Asian than neighboring Gilchrist County (0.2% Asian), and Dixie County (0.2% Asian). Levy County is less Asian than neighboring Citrus County (1.3% Asian), Alachua County (6% Asian), and Hernando County (1.3% Asian).

Levy County's Hispanic Population

4,706 residents of Levy County, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Levy County is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Levy County ranks 40th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Levy County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Levy County's population has increased from 9.5% to 10.4%.

Levy County is more Hispanic than neighboring Gilchrist County (8% Hispanic), Citrus County (7% Hispanic), and Dixie County (4.6% Hispanic). Levy County is less Hispanic than neighboring Alachua County (12.6% Hispanic), and Hernando County (17% Hispanic).

Levy County's Native American/Other Population

268 residents of Levy County, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Levy County is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Levy County ranks 39th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Levy County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Levy County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Levy County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gilchrist County (0.4% Native American/Other). Levy County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Citrus County (0.7% Native American/Other), Alachua County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hernando County (1.2% Native American/Other).

Levy County's Multiracial Population

1,998 residents of Levy County, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Levy County is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Levy County ranks 17th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Levy County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Levy County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Levy County is more Multiracial than neighboring Gilchrist County (3.2% Multiracial), Citrus County (4.1% Multiracial), Alachua County (4.1% Multiracial), and Hernando County (3.7% Multiracial). Levy County is less Multiracial than neighboring Dixie County (5.5% 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.