Citrus County, Florida

Citrus County is a county located on the west central coast of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 153,843. Its county seat is Inverness, and its largest community is Homosassa Springs.

Citrus County
Old Citrus County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 28.85°N 82.52°W / 28.85; -82.52
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedJune 2, 1887
Named forCitrus trees (previously a major industry in the county)
SeatInverness
Largest communityHomosassa Springs
Area
  Total773 sq mi (2,000 km2)
  Land582 sq mi (1,510 km2)
  Water192 sq mi (500 km2)  24.8%
Population
 (2020)
  Total153,843
  Density264/sq mi (102/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
34446, 34442, 34465 and 34461
Area code352
Congressional district12th
Websitewww.citrusbocc.com

Citrus County comprises the Homosassa Springs, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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