Crystal River is a city located in Citrus County Florida. Crystal River has a 2024 population of 3,550. Crystal River is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 4.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,405 in 2020.
The average household income in Crystal River is $66,688 with a poverty rate of 20.3%. The median age in Crystal River is 64.1 years: 61 years for males, and 66.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Crystal River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,906 | 85.52% |
| Black or African American | 289 | 8.51% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 3.47% |
| Other race | 42 | 1.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.29% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,603 | 1.9 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Non Family | 758 | 1.12 | 59 | 41 |
| Married | 742 | 2.56 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Female | 75 | 3.13 | 10.7 | 89.3 |
| Male | 28 | 2.21 | 0 | 100 |
2.56
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
65.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 148 | 5.1% |
| Associates Degree | 250 | 8.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 731 | 25.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 295 | 10.17% |
| High School Graduate | 833 | 28.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 136 | 4.69% |
| Some College | 507 | 17.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,544 | 2,417 | 933 |
| Black | 139 | 18 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 137 | 137 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 82 | 39 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,043 | $89,703 | $55,364 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,818 | $45,052 | $36,705 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,156 | $11,477 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,483 | $60,042 | $47,404 |
| Some College | $49,167 | $75,431 | $0 |
$49,483
Average Earnings
$60,042
Average Male
$47,404
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.64% of Crystal River residents speak only English, while 7.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,534 | 348 | 13.73% |
| Black | 228 | 215 | 94.3% |
| Multiple | 114 | 39 | 34.21% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 39 | 20.1% |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 100% |
20.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.41%
Male Poverty Rate
16.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Crystal River is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Crystal River is White, with 13.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.2% |
| High School | 23.49% |
| Some College | 13.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 47.37% |
| Male Employed | 14.93% |
| Female Employed | 4.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,408 | $78,435 |
| Households | $46,795 | $66,688 |
| Married Families | $60,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,100 | $52,455 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
480
Number of Veterans
469
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 122 |
| World War II | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 319 |
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 480 | 18.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
32.8%
Labor Force Participation
29.2%
Employment Rate
11%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
23.43%
Born in Crystal River
93.82%
Native Born
6.18%
Foreign Born
2.24%
Non Citizen
3.94%
Naturalized
93.82% of Crystal River residents were born in the United States, with 23.43% having been born in Florida. 2.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,732 | 37 | 1% |
| 2028 | 3,695 | 36 | 0.98% |
| 2027 | 3,659 | 36 | 0.99% |
| 2026 | 3,623 | 37 | 1.03% |
| 2025 | 3,586 | 36 | 1.01% |
| 2024 | 3,550 | 36 | 1.02% |
| 2023 | 3,514 | 30 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 3,484 | 28 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 3,456 | 51 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 3,405 | 208 | 6.51% |
| 2019 | 3,197 | 21 | 0.66% |
| 2018 | 3,176 | 46 | 1.47% |
| 2017 | 3,130 | 39 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 3,091 | 45 | 1.48% |
| 2015 | 3,046 | 26 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 3,020 | -9 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 3,029 | -14 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 3,043 | -17 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 3,060 | -34 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 3,094 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,485 | -559 | -13.82% |
| 1990 | 4,044 | 1,266 | 45.57% |
| 1980 | 2,778 | -954 | -25.56% |