Beverly Hills, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beverly Hills
Census-designated place
Location in Citrus County and the state of Florida
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Citrus
Area
• Total	2.97 sq mi (7.68 km2)
• Land	2.97 sq mi (7.68 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	102 ft (31 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	9,961
• Density	3,357.26/sq mi (1,296.28/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	34464-34465
Area code(s)	352
FIPS code	12-06125
GNIS feature ID	0304633

Beverly Hills is a community in Citrus County, Florida, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place," which means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 9,961 people lived there. Beverly Hills is part of the larger Homosassa Springs, Florida area.

Discover the History of Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills was started by a businessman named Sam Kellner. He made a lot of money in the tire business. In the 1960s, he bought a large piece of land in Citrus County, Florida. This land used to be for cattle.

How Beverly Hills Began

Sam Kellner decided to build a new community on this land. He built simple, one-story homes. He sold these homes to people who were retiring. Many of these retirees came from cities in the northern United States. Kellner named his new community Beverly Hills.

A Community for Retirees

Beverly Hills was one of the first planned communities in Central Florida designed for retirees. Because the land was in a rural area, the homes were affordable. This made it a great place for working-class retirees. The community grew very quickly. In 1962, there were only 20 homes. By 1965, there were about 400 homes. By 1972, about 4,500 people lived in 2,200 homes.

Changes in Ownership

Over the years, the ownership of Beverly Hills changed. In 1980, a company called Beverly Hills Development Corp. bought the community from Sam Kellner. Later, in 1989, it was sold again to Morrison Homes. Morrison Homes stopped selling houses in Beverly Hills in 1999.

Where is Beverly Hills Located?

Beverly Hills is in the north-central part of Citrus County. It is mostly surrounded by another community called Pine Ridge. A small part of it borders Black Diamond to the west.

Roads and Size

County Road 491 runs along the northwestern edge of Beverly Hills. This road connects to U.S. Route 41 and State Road 44. The community covers an area of about 7.7 square kilometers (2.97 square miles). All of this area is land.

Who Lives in Beverly Hills?

In 2020, the population of Beverly Hills was 9,961 people. This was an increase from 8,445 people in 2010. The community has grown steadily over the years.

Population Details

In 2000, there were 8,317 people living in Beverly Hills. Many households were made up of married couples. A large number of residents were 65 years old or older. The average age in Beverly Hills was 68 years. This shows that it is a popular place for older adults to live.

Getting Around Beverly Hills

Citrus County Transit provides public transportation in Beverly Hills. Their Orange route serves the community, helping people get to different places.

Schools and Learning in Beverly Hills

The schools in Beverly Hills are part of Citrus County Schools.

Local Schools

• For elementary school, students attend either Forest Ridge Elementary School or Central Ridge Elementary School.
• For middle school, students go to Citrus Springs Middle or Lecanto Middle.
• All high school students in Beverly Hills attend Lecanto High School.

Other Educational Options

St. Paul’s Lutheran School is also in Beverly Hills. It is a Christian school for students from Pre-K through 8th grade. The Central Ridge Library, part of Citrus Libraries, is located in Beverly Hills. It offers books and resources for everyone in the community.

See also

In Spanish: Beverly Hills (Florida) para niños