Sugarmill Woods, Florida facts for kids
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Sugarmill Woods
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The gateway to Sugarmill Woods on US 19-98
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Location in Citrus County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Citrus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.63 sq mi (74.14 km2) |
| • Land | 28.63 sq mi (74.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,204 |
| • Density | 391.39/sq mi (151.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-68950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867212 |
Sugarmill Woods is an unincorporated, census-designated place (CDP) in southwestern Citrus County, Florida. The population was 11,204 at the 2020 census, up from 8,287 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Homosassa Springs, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
The name is derived from the Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins in nearby Homosassa.
The settlement was platted in 1972, with a concept of six villages: Cypress, Oak, Pinewood, Palm, Orange, and Meadow Run — each with its own village center. 24,000 lots were planned. The first nine holes of Sugarmill Woods Country Club's golf course, two tennis courts, and a swimming pool were completed in 1975.
Amenities included golf courses, and swim and tennis complexes.
Geography
Sugarmill Woods is located in southern Citrus County. It is bordered to the north by Homosassa Springs and Lecanto, to the south by Hernando County, to the west by US Highways 19/98 (Suncoast Boulevard), and the east by the Suncoast Parkway Extension (SR 589 Tollway) traversing the Withlacoochee State Forest. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Sugarmill Woods CDP has a total area of 26.6 square miles (69 km2), mostly land, with the exception of several retention ponds.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 4,073 | — | |
| 2000 | 6,409 | 57.4% | |
| 2010 | 8,287 | 29.3% | |
| 2020 | 11,204 | 35.2% | |
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It is important to note that the CDP's demography is subject to seasonal migratory owners and their preferred registry locations. The CDP's occupancy increases significantly November through April.
According to the US Census Bureau, in 2018, the CDP's population was 8,851, of which, 1,507 identified as Veterans. 49.9% of the CDP's residents were 65 and over, 38% were aged 18–64, and 12% were aged 17 or younger. The female population was 53%. The CDP was 90% White, 5% Latino, 3.4% Asian, and 1.6% Black or African American. The median household income for the CDP in 2018 was $48,433, with 12.3% in poverty.
Parks and recreation
Recreational facilities include:
- Sugarmill Woods Country Club - opened in 1975
- Oak Village Sports Complex - opened in 1984
- Southern Woods Golf Club - opened in 1992
- World Woods Golf Club - opened in 1994
The Suncoast Trail
The Suncoast Trail is a paved multi-use path (MUP) traversing the 42 miles (68 km) of the Suncoast Parkway (SR 589). Its northern trailhead is located at its intersection with US Highway 98, east of Oak Village. Planned for completion in 2022, the "Suncoast 2" project will extend the trail another 13 miles (21 km) and provide another access point for Sugarmill Woods at Oak Park Boulevard. Citrus County currently has plans for a MUP along US HWY 98 from the south-side intersection with Oak Village Boulevard, to the US HWY 98 trailhead.
Education
Sugarmill Woods is served by the Citrus County School District.
Infrastructure
Transportation
Sugarmill Woods is served by Citrus County roads and US Highways 19 and 98.
Emergency services
A Citrus County Fire Rescue and Sheriff's Office precinct are located here.
See also
In Spanish: Sugarmill Woods para niños
