Inverness Highlands South, Florida facts for kids
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Inverness Highlands South
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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 | 5.61 sq mi (14.54 km2) |
| • Land | 5.61 sq mi (14.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,698 |
| • Density | 1,194.37/sq mi (461.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-33966 |
Inverness Highlands South is a community in Citrus County, Florida, in the United States. It's a special kind of place called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 6,698 people lived here. This was a small increase from the 6,542 people counted in 2010. Inverness Highlands South is also part of the larger Homosassa Springs, Florida area.
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Where is Inverness Highlands South?
Inverness Highlands South is located in the eastern part of Citrus County. You can find it at these coordinates: 28°47′58″N 82°19′50″W / 28.79944°N 82.33056°W. It sits right next to the southern border of Inverness, which is the main city in the county.
Part of its western edge is next to the Withlacoochee State Forest, a large natural area. The community covers a total area of about 14.6 square kilometers (about 5.6 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part (about 0.21%) being water.
Who Lives in Inverness Highlands South?
Every ten years, the United States government counts how many people live in different areas. This is called a census.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how the number of people living in Inverness Highlands South has changed:
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| 2000 | 5,781 | — | |
| 2010 | 6,542 | 13.2% | |
| 2020 | 6,698 | 2.4% | |
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- In 2000, there were 5,781 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 6,542 people.
- By 2020, it reached 6,698 people.
Community Makeup
Based on the 2000 census, there were 5,781 people living in 2,557 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home. Out of these, 1,792 were families.
Most people in Inverness Highlands South were White (about 95.83%). There were also smaller groups of African American (1.73%), Native American (0.35%), and Asian (0.69%) residents. About 0.81% of people identified with two or more races. About 4.95% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
About 21.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (58.7%) were married couples living together. About 8.5% of households were led by a female without a husband present.
About 26.6% of all households were made up of people living alone. Of these, 17.1% were individuals aged 65 or older. On average, there were 2.25 people per household and 2.66 people per family.
Age and Income
The population in Inverness Highlands South is spread across different age groups.
- About 19.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 4.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 21.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- A larger group, 33.4%, were 65 years of age or older.
The average age of residents was 50 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 88.4 males.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $28,289 per year. For families, the average income was $34,647. The average income per person in the community was $19,362. About 9.0% of all people, and 6.3% of families, lived below the poverty line. This included 18.5% of those under 18 and 7.4% of those 65 or older.
Schools in the Area
The schools in Inverness Highlands South are part of the Citrus County Schools system.
Elementary Schools
Some of the elementary schools that serve parts of the community include Inverness Elementary and Pleasant Grove Elementary.
Middle and High Schools
All students living in Inverness Highlands South attend Inverness Middle School. After middle school, students go to Citrus High School.
See also
In Spanish: Inverness Highlands South para niños
