Levy County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 44th-largest in Florida

The population of Levy County, Florida is 44,276 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 44th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $53,805, the median home value is $171,400, and the median age is 47.1.

The population of Levy County has grown 17.3% since 2010 (40,727 → 47,765), a +1.15% annualized rate.

Levy County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

44,276

Population

+1.15%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$53,805

Median Income

$171,400

Median Home Value

Levy County covers 1,118 sq mi of land at 39.6 people per square mile.

About Levy County, FL

Levy County is a county in Florida with a population of 44,276. It ranks #44 among counties in Florida by population. The median age is 47.1, older than the national median. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

The median household income in Levy County is $53,805, below the US median of $74,580. 13.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $171,400, with monthly rent averaging $826. The homeownership rate of 79.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Levy County reflects 16.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.6 minutes each way.

Levy County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Levy County had a population of 40,727 in 2010 and 47,765 in 2024, a 17.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 47,765 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.16%.

47,765

Population (2024)

40,727

Population (2010)

47,765

Peak (2024)

1.16%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	40,727	-	-	estimate
2011	40,165	-562	-1.38%	estimate
2012	39,835	-330	-0.82%	estimate
2013	39,449	-386	-0.97%	estimate
2014	39,317	-132	-0.33%	estimate
2015	39,630	+313	+0.80%	estimate
2016	39,885	+255	+0.64%	estimate
2017	40,339	+454	+1.14%	estimate
2018	40,839	+500	+1.24%	estimate
2019	41,620	+781	+1.91%	estimate
2020	43,065	+1,445	+3.47%	estimate
2021	44,169	+1,104	+2.56%	estimate
2022	45,291	+1,122	+2.54%	estimate
2023	46,665	+1,374	+3.03%	estimate
2024	47,765	+1,100	+2.36%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	82.2%
Black or African American	8.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

47.1

Median Age

51.1%

Female

48.9%

Male

25.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.9%

5–9

4.8%

10–14

6.4%

15–19

5.4%

20–24

4.6%

25–34

11.0%

35–44

10.1%

45–54

12.1%

55–59

7.3%

60–64

8.2%

65–74

14.5%

75–84

8.4%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 16.1% · Seniors (65+): 25.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$53,805$-17,906 vs state
Mean household income	$71,892
Per-capita income	$30,739
Poverty rate	13.6%+4.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.9%
Employment-to-population	48.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.0%

Construction

11.8%

Education & health care

9.5%

Finance & real estate

7.9%

Public administration

7.3%

Retail trade

6.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.4%

Manufacturing

5.9%

The largest employment sector in Levy County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

79.3%

Public transit

6.9%

Work from home

30.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$171,400$-153,600 vs state

Median home value

$826

Median rent

79.8%

Homeownership rate

21,197

Total housing units

84.8%

Occupied

15.2%

Vacant

20.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

85.1%

With health insurance

90.7%

With broadband internet

39.5%

Foreign-born

11.3%

Veterans (18+)

20.9%

With a disability

92.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.8%

High School+

16.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Levy County, Florida has a population of 44,276 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 44th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 40 people per square mile.

The population of Levy County has grown 17.3% since 2010 (40,727 → 47,765), a +1.15% annualized rate.

The median household income in Levy County, Florida is $53,805, with mean (average) household income of $71,892 and per-capita income of $30,739. 13.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Levy County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.2%), Black or African American (8.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Levy County, Florida is 47.1 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

The median home value in Levy County is $171,400 and median monthly rent is $826. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 21,197 total housing units, 15.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Levy County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Levy County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.