Editing Pine Ridge, Citrus County, Florida

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'''Pine Ridge''' is an unincorporated community and [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Citrus County, Florida|Citrus County]], [[Florida]], United States. The population was 11,042 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], up from 9,598 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1257058| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212180329/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1257058| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pine Ridge CDP (Citrus County), Florida| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=June 26, 2014}}</ref> It is part of the [[Homosassa Springs, Florida]] [[Citrus County, Florida|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].

==Geography==
Pine Ridge is located in north-central Citrus County at {{coord|28.943498|-82.476334|type:city|format=dms|display=inline,title}}.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is bordered to the north by [[Citrus Springs, Florida|Citrus Springs]], to the east by [[Hernando, Florida|Hernando]], and to the south by [[Citrus Hills, Florida|Citrus Hills]], [[Lecanto, Florida|Lecanto]], and [[Black Diamond, Florida|Black Diamond]]. In addition, Pine Ridge nearly surrounds the CDP of [[Beverly Hills, Florida|Beverly Hills]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the Pine Ridge CDP has a total area of {{convert|64.4|sqkm|disp=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| footnote = source:<ref name="Census 2010"/><ref>{{cite web
  |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2010-07-30
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| 2000 = 5490
| 2010 = 9598
| 2020 = 11042
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As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 5,490 people, 2,355 households, and 1,836 families residing in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|217.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,576 housing units at an average density of {{convert|102.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.75% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.59% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.16% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.42% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.31% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.75% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.82% of the population.

There were 2,355 households, out of which 14.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.1% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.48.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 12.1% under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 13.3% from 25 to 44, 32.8% from 45 to 64, and 39.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 60 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,464, and the median income for a family was $46,810. Males had a median income of $41,400 versus $25,366 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $22,608. About 3.4% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The CDP is served by [[Citrus County Schools]].<ref>"[http://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st12_fl/place/p1257058_pine_ridge/DC10BLK_P1257058_000.pdf 2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Pine Ridge CDP, FL]." [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on February 3, 2017. [http://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st12_fl/place/p1257058_pine_ridge/ See map pages]. Compare this map to the attendance boundary maps of the school district.</ref> Residents are divided between Central Ridge Elementary and Forest Ridge Elementary.<ref>"[http://www.citrus.k12.fl.us/pgm/DistrictMaps_files/13-14-elementary_2013_14-VT-AllStreets-Apprv-4-9-13.pdf Citrus County Elementary School Attendance Boundaries]." [[Citrus County Schools]]. Retrieved on February 2, 2017.</ref> Residents are divided between [[Citrus Springs, Florida|Citrus Springs]] Middle, [[Crystal River, Florida|Crystal River]] Middle, and [[Lecanto, Florida|Lecanto]] Middle.<ref>"[http://www.citrus.k12.fl.us/pgm/DistrictMaps_files/13-14-MiddleSchool_2013_14-AllStreets-Apprv-4-9-13.pdf Citrus County Middle School Attendance Boundaries]." [[Citrus County Schools]]. Retrieved on February 2, 2017.</ref> Portions of the CDP are zoned to [[Crystal River High School]] and [[Lecanto High School]].<ref>"[http://www.citrus.k12.fl.us/pgm/DistrictMaps_files/13-14-highschool_2013-14-AllStreets-Apprv-4-9-13.pdf Citrus County High School Attendance Boundaries]." [[Citrus County Schools]]. Retrieved on February 2, 2017.</ref>

==References==
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{{Citrus County, Florida}}
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[[Category:Census-designated places in Citrus County, Florida]]
[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Citrus County, Florida]]