Citrus Hills, Florida facts for kids
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Citrus Hills
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Where Citrus Hills is located in Citrus County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Citrus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.70 sq mi (25.12 km2) |
| • Land | 9.70 sq mi (25.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,302 |
| • Density | 959.36/sq mi (370.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-12412 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853242 |
Citrus Hills is a community located in Citrus County, Florida, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government defines for counting people, but it doesn't have its own official city government.
In 2020, about 9,302 people lived in Citrus Hills. This was a big jump from 7,470 people in 2010. Citrus Hills is part of the larger Homosassa Springs, Florida area.
The name "Citrus Hills" comes from a planned community called The Villages of Citrus Hills. This community was first started in the 1970s by Gerald Nash and Sam Tamposi. Even though it sounds similar to "The Villages," another large community in Florida, they are not connected.
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Where is Citrus Hills Located?
Citrus Hills is in the northeast part of Citrus County. You can find it at these coordinates: 28°53′10″N 82°25′24″W / 28.88611°N 82.42333°W.
Nearby Communities
Citrus Hills shares its borders with several other communities:
- To the north is Pine Ridge.
- To the northeast is Hernando.
- To the east is Inverness Highlands North.
- To the south and west is Lecanto.
Citrus Hills is about 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Inverness. Inverness is the main town and county seat of Citrus County.
How Big is Citrus Hills?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Citrus Hills covers a total area of about 9.7 square miles (25.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.004 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Citrus Hills?
The number of people living in Citrus Hills has grown over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,029 | — | |
| 2010 | 7,470 | 85.4% | |
| 2020 | 9,302 | 24.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 4,029 people living in Citrus Hills. These people lived in 1,783 households. A household means all the people living together in one home. Most households, about 78%, were married couples. About 15% of households had children under 18.
Population Details
The community has a mix of age groups. In 2000:
- About 13% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 35% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in Citrus Hills was 59 years.
Schools in Citrus Hills
The schools in Citrus Hills are part of the Citrus County Schools system.
Elementary Schools
Children in Citrus Hills attend these elementary schools:
- Central Ridge Elementary
- Forest Ridge Elementary
- Hernando Elementary
Middle Schools
For middle school, students go to:
High Schools
High school students in Citrus Hills attend:
- Citrus High School
- Lecanto High School
See also
In Spanish: Citrus Hills (Florida) para niños
