Lacoochee, FL

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,289
    US Senator
    Rick Scott
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ashley Moody
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    26.5
    1.12% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.4%
    28.7% 1-year increase
    2023 Median Household Income
    $62,321
    2024 Median Property Value
    $109,000
    7.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    404
    15.3% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Lacoochee, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    91.6% of the residents in Lacoochee, FL are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Lacoochee, FL was $109,000, and the homeownership rate was 52.4%.

    Most people in Lacoochee, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Lacoochee, FL was 3 cars per household.

    United StatesFloridaPasco County, FLTampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FLHernando County PUMA, FLPasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL

    Population & Diversity

    Lacoochee, FL is home to a population of 1.29k people, from which 91.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.08% of Lacoochee, FL residents were born outside of the country (117 people).

    In 2024, there were 7.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (946 people) in Lacoochee, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 128 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 103 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    91.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 91.6% of Lacoochee, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lacoochee, FL was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lacoochee, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lacoochee, FL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      946 ± 919
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      128 ± 140
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      103 ± 144
    18.2%
    Hispanic Population
    234 people

    In 2024, there were 7.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (946 people) in Lacoochee, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 128 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 103 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    18.2% of the people in Lacoochee, FL are hispanic (234 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lacoochee, FL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Cuba
      1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
    2. Haiti
      364,479 ± 14,701 people
    3. Colombia
      327,463 ± 13,946 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    9.08%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    117 people
    6.23%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    90 people

    As of 2024, 9.08% of Lacoochee, FL residents (117 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lacoochee, FL was 6.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Gulf War (2001-)
    Most Common Service Period
    31 ± 55

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    Health

    74.3% of the population of Lacoochee, FL has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 20.9% on Medicaid, 6.21% on Medicare, 2.64% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.1% under 18 years, 41% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.67% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    25.7%
    Uninsured
    44.6%
    Employer Coverage
    20.9%
    Medicaid
    6.21%
    Medicare
    2.64%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lacoochee, FL grew by 7.55% from 23.9% to 25.7%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lacoochee, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Lacoochee, FL employs 404 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lacoochee, FL were Manufacturing (126 people), Retail Trade (88 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (57 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($27,188), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($27,188), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($24,358).

    Employment

    Occupations

    404
    2024 Value
    ± 243
    −15.3%
    1 Year decline
    ± 95.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lacoochee, FL declined at a rate of −15.3%, from 477 employees to 404 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lacoochee, FL, are Material Moving Occupations (114 people), Sales & Related Occupations (104 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (69 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lacoochee, FL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    404
    2024 Value
    ± 243
    −15.3%
    1 Year decline
    ± 95.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lacoochee, FL declined at a rate of −15.3%, from 477 employees to 404 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lacoochee, FL, are Manufacturing (126 people), Retail Trade (88 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (57 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lacoochee, FL, though some of these residents may live in Lacoochee, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $38,542
    Median earning men ± $2,078
    $28,191
    Median earning women ± $12,007

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are .

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($24,358).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    4.23%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

    Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (43%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.396%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Florida

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    Rick Scott
    Senator from Florida1
    Assumed office on January 8, 2019
    Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
    Ashley Moody
    Senator from Florida2
    Assumed office on January 21, 2025
    While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

    Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Lacoochee, FL was $109,000 in 2024, which is 0.328 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $101,300 to $109,000, a 7.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Lacoochee, FL is 52.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lacoochee, FL have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lacoochee, FL is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $109,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$44,616
    $129
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$93

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lacoochee, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lacoochee, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    52.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    85%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 52.4% of the housing units in Lacoochee, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lacoochee, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $62,321
    Median Household Income
    ± $20,120
    246
    Number of Households
    ± 135

    The following chart displays the households in Lacoochee, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Lacoochee, FL is from Florida.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Florida
    0.473
    2023 Wage GINI in Florida

    In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.5%)
    2. Walked (14.9%)
    3. Carpooled (6.68%)

    In 2024, 78.5% of workers in Lacoochee, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (14.9%) and those who carpooled to work (6.68%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    24.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lacoochee, FL have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Lacoochee, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Lacoochee, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Lacoochee, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lacoochee, FL have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lacoochee, FL (186 out of 1.29k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lacoochee, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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