Lecanto, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lecanto
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Citrus Campus of the College of Central Florida
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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 | 26.94 sq mi (69.77 km2) |
| • Land | 26.93 sq mi (69.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,301 |
| • Density | 233.97/sq mi (90.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
34460-34461
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-39825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0285422 |
Lecanto is a small community in Citrus County, Florida, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 6,301 people lived in Lecanto. This number grew from 5,882 people in 2010. Lecanto is home to important county buildings, like the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. It also has the Citrus Campus of the College of Central Florida.
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Where is Lecanto Located?
Lecanto is right in the middle of Citrus County. You can find it at these coordinates: 28°51′N 82°29′W.
Florida State Road 44, also called Gulf to Lake Highway, goes through Lecanto. This road can take you to other nearby towns. If you go west about 7 miles, you'll reach Crystal River. If you head east about 10 miles, you'll get to Inverness, which is the county seat.
The area of Lecanto covers about 26.9 square miles (69.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Lecanto?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,243 | — | |
| 2000 | 5,161 | 315.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,882 | 14.0% | |
| 2020 | 6,301 | 7.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 5,161 people living in Lecanto. There were 1,861 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 1,369 of these were families.
Most people in Lecanto were White (93.88%). There were also African American (2.96%), Native American (0.76%), and Asian (0.76%) residents. About 2.71% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Lecanto in 2000 was 45 years old. About 20.5% of the population was under 18.
Schools and Learning in Lecanto
Lecanto has great schools that are part of the Citrus County Schools system.
- Elementary Schools: Kids in Lecanto might go to Lecanto, Forest Ridge, Rock Crusher, or Hernando Elementary Schools.
- Middle School: Lecanto Middle School serves students in the area.
- High School: Older students attend Lecanto High School.
For those wanting to continue their education after high school, the College of Central Florida has its Citrus Campus right in Lecanto. This campus was built in 1996.
Getting Around Lecanto
Citrus County Transit helps people get around Lecanto and the surrounding areas. Their main office is in Lecanto. They offer a "flex-route" service, which means their buses can adjust their routes slightly to pick up passengers.
See also
In Spanish: Lecanto para niños
