Inverness Highlands North, Florida facts for kids
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Inverness Highlands North
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Location in Citrus County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Citrus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.07 sq mi (5.35 km2) |
| • Land | 2.01 sq mi (5.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,707 |
| • Density | 1,349.45/sq mi (520.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-33958 |
Inverness Highlands North is a special kind of community in Citrus County, Florida, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, about 2,707 people lived here. This number grew from 2,401 people in 2010. Inverness Highlands North is also part of the larger Homosassa Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Where is Inverness Highlands North?
Inverness Highlands North is located in the eastern part of Citrus County. It sits right next to the northwest side of Inverness, which is the main city of the county.
To the north, you'll find the community of Hernando. To the northwest, it borders Citrus Hills. A road called State Road 44 runs along the southern edge of the area. This road goes east into Inverness and west about 14 miles (23 km) to Crystal River.
The total area of Inverness Highlands North is about 2.0 square miles (5.0 km²). Most of this area is land, about 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²). A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.2 km²), is water.
Who Lives in Inverness Highlands North?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,470 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,401 | 63.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,707 | 12.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,470 people living in Inverness Highlands North. These people lived in 616 homes, and 434 of these were families. The area had about 767 people per square mile (296 per km²).
Most people living here were White (91.77%). About 6.05% were African American. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 2.59% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 26.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half (57.1%) were married couples. About 25.2% of homes were single individuals. Also, 12.5% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone. The average home had 2.39 people, and the average family had 2.80 people.
The people in Inverness Highlands North were of different ages. About 22.4% were under 18. About 23.6% were 65 or older. The average age was 42 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a home was $27,128. For families, it was $28,821. About 14.0% of all people, and 13.1% of families, lived below the poverty line.
Getting Around
You can use public transportation in Inverness Highlands North. The Orange route of Citrus County Transit serves the area. This helps people get to different places without needing a car.
Schools in the Area
Students in Inverness Highlands North attend schools run by Citrus County Schools.
- Elementary Schools: Children go to either Hernando Elementary or Pleasant Grove Elementary.
- Middle School: All students in the area are zoned for Inverness Middle School.
- High School: For high school, students attend Citrus High School.
See also
In Spanish: Inverness Highlands North para niños
