Dunnellon is a very small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 1,990 people and ten associated neighborhoods, Dunnellon is the 386th largest community in Florida.Unlike some cities, Dunnellon isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Dunnellon are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Dunnellon is a city of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Dunnellon who work in management occupations (20.77%), teaching (12.32%), and food service (9.03%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 13.90% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Dunnellon is worth considering. Dunnellon is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. As is often the case in a small city, Dunnellon doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The percentage of adults in Dunnellon with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 16.46% of adults in Dunnellon have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Dunnellon in 2022 was $29,010, which is lower middle income relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $116,040 for a family of four. However, Dunnellon contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Dunnellon is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Dunnellon home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Dunnellon residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Dunnellon include English, Irish, German, Italian, and French. The most common language spoken in Dunnellon is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
