Pine Ridge, Citrus County, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pine Ridge
Census-designated place
Location in Citrus County and the state of Florida
Country	United States
State	Florida
Counties	Citrus
Area
• Total	24.9 sq mi (64.4 km2)
• Land	24.9 sq mi (64.4 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Population  (2010)
• Total	9,598
• Density	386/sq mi (149.1/km2)

Pine Ridge is a community in Citrus County, Florida, United States. It's not an official city, but the government counts it as a "census-designated place" (CDP) for population records.

In 2020, about 11,042 people lived in Pine Ridge. This was more than the 9,598 people counted in 2010. Pine Ridge is also part of a larger area called the Homosassa Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to a bigger city area where many people live and work.

Where is Pine Ridge Located?

Pine Ridge is found in the north-central part of Citrus County. It's located at coordinates 28.943498 degrees North and 82.476334 degrees West.

Neighboring Communities

Pine Ridge shares its borders with several other communities:

• To the north is Citrus Springs.
• To the east is Hernando.
• To the south are Citrus Hills, Lecanto, and Black Diamond.
• Interestingly, Pine Ridge almost completely surrounds another community called Beverly Hills.

Size of Pine Ridge

The total area of Pine Ridge is about 64.4 square kilometers (or 24.9 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.

How Many People Live in Pine Ridge?

The population of Pine Ridge has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 5,490 people. By 2010, the number increased to 9,598, and in 2020, it reached 11,042 residents.

Age of Residents

In 2000, the average age of people living in Pine Ridge was 60 years old.

• About 12.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
• About 39.4% of the population was 65 years or older.

Schools in Pine Ridge

The schools in Pine Ridge are part of the Citrus County Schools system. Students in Pine Ridge attend different schools depending on where they live.

Elementary Schools

Children in elementary school go to either:

• Central Ridge Elementary
• Forest Ridge Elementary

Middle Schools

Middle school students are divided among:

• Citrus Springs Middle
• Crystal River Middle
• Lecanto Middle

High Schools

For high school, students from Pine Ridge attend:

• Crystal River High School
• Lecanto High School

See also

In Spanish: Pine Ridge (condado de Citrus) para niños