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Citrus Springs, Florida

Citrus Springs, Florida
Census-designated place
The gateway to Citrus Springs on the west side of US 41
The gateway to Citrus Springs on the west side of US 41
Location in Citrus County and the state of Florida
Location in Citrus County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°59′37″N 82°27′42″W / 28.99361°N 82.46167°W / 28.99361; -82.46167Coordinates: 28°59′37″N 82°27′42″W / 28.99361°N 82.46167°W / 28.99361; -82.46167
Country  United States
State  Florida
County  Citrus
Area
 • Total 21.2 sq mi (54.8 km2)
 • Land 21.2 sq mi (54.8 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 95 ft (29 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 8,622
 • Density 408/sq mi (157.4/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 34433-34434
Area code(s) 352
FIPS code 12-12450
GNIS feature ID 0304634

Citrus Springs is a census-designated place (CDP) in Citrus County, Florida, United States. The population was 8,622 as of the 2010 census, up from 4,157 in 2000.

Citrus Springs is located in northern Citrus County at 28°59′37″N 82°27′42″W / 28.99361°N 82.46167°W / 28.99361; -82.46167 (28.993539, -82.461692). It is bordered by Pine Ridge to the south and Hernando to the east. U.S. Route 41 (North Florida Avenue) runs through the CDP, leading southeast 15 miles (24 km) to Inverness, the Citrus County seat, and north 3 miles (5 km) to Dunnellon in Marion County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Citrus Springs has a total area of 21.2 square miles (54.8 km2); all land.

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,157 people, 1,834 households, and 1,333 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 195.4 people per square mile (75.5/km²). There were 2,003 housing units at an average density of 94.2/sq mi (36.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.70% White, 2.24% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.37% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.46% of the population.


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