Lecanto, Florida

Lecanto
Citrus Campus of the College of Central Florida
Citrus Campus of the College of Central Florida
Location in Citrus County and the state of Florida
Location in Citrus County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°51′N 82°29′W / 28.850°N 82.483°W / 28.850; -82.483
Country United States
State Florida
County Citrus
Area
 • Total26.94 sq mi (69.77 km2)
 • Land26.93 sq mi (69.75 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
46 ft (14 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,301
 • Density233.97/sq mi (90.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
34460-34461
Area code352
FIPS code12-39825[2]
GNIS feature ID0285422[3]

Lecanto is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Citrus County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 6,301, up from 5,882 at the 2010 census.[4] It is part of the Homosassa Springs, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is home to several county government facilities such as the Citrus County Sheriff's Office and the Citrus Campus of the College of Central Florida.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lecanto CDP, Florida". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2014.