Florida

Citrus

153,843
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Citrus

Citrus, Florida, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 2,394. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 153,843.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 29 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Crystal River Mound Complex Conflict, Crystal River Violence – Florida, First Battle of the Withlacoochee, and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020153,843
2010141,236
2000118,085
199093,515
198054,703
197019,196
19609,268
19506,111
19405,846
19305,516
19205,220
19106,731
19005,391
18902,394
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Citrus

Military engagements that took place in Citrus, Florida.

Crystal River Mound Complex Conflict
1000
Crystal River Violence – Florida
1050
First Battle of the Withlacoochee
1835
First Battle of the Withlacoochee (1835)
1835
Battle of the Withlacoochee (First Seminole War 2)
1835
Second Seminole War — Battle of Withlacoochee Dec 1835
1835
Battle of the Withlacoochee (First)
1835
Battle of Withlacoochee (First)
1835
Seminole War — Battle of Ouithlacoochy Crossing 1836
1836
Battle of Withlacoochee — January 1836
1836
Scott's Three-Column Withlacoochee Failure (March 1836)
1836
Battle of the Withlacoochee Cove 1836
1836
Battle of Camp Izard
1836
Second Seminole War — Battle of Camp Izard 1836
1836
Battle of the Withlacoochee (Second)
1836
Battle of the Wahoo Swamp (Second)
1836
Battle of Wahoo Swamp Nov 21 1836
1836
Battle of Camp Izard / Withlacoochee (Second Seminole War 1836)
1836
Battle of Wahoo Swamp
1836
Battle of Hatchee-Lustee Nov 1836
1836
Battle of the Withlacoochee Cove (Jesup's Campaign)
1836
Battle of Withlacoochee — Third Crossing
1836
Battle of Wahoo Swamp — Second Action (November 1836)
1836
Jesup's Withlacoochee Cove Campaign (January 1837)
1837
Crystal River Naval Engagement
1862
Union Navy Expedition up the Withlacoochee River
1862
Skirmish at Homosassa FL
1863
Navy Patrol at Crystal River (Florida)
1864
Kennedy's Bayou / Withlacoochee River Engagement
1864

Historic places in Citrus

National Register of Historic Places listings in Citrus, Florida.

Crystal River Indian Mounds
Crystal River
Crystal River Old City Hall
Crystal River
Mullet Key
Crystal River
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins
Homosassa
Etna Turpentine Camp Archeological Site
Inverness
The Masonic Temple of Citrus, Lodge #18, F. and A.M.
Inverness
Citrus County Courthouse, Old
Inverness
Fort Cooper
Inverness
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Frequently asked about Citrus

When does Citrus first appear in the US census?
Citrus, Florida first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 2,394.
What is the population of Citrus?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Citrus had a recorded population of 153,843.
Were any battles fought in Citrus?
29 documented military engagements took place in Citrus, including Crystal River Mound Complex Conflict, Crystal River Violence – Florida, First Battle of the Withlacoochee.
How many historic places are in Citrus?
10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Citrus, Florida.
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