Minorities have noticed the same thing, and their populations have not remained stagnant. But those percentages can be misleading, since the base numbers were so small. The black population, for example, increased from 2,170 to 2,908. Meanwhile, white Citrus was growing at a good clip, as well, so the minority population didn't gain much statistical ground. Ask people why they relocated to Citrus, and they say they fell in love with the place after happening upon it during a vacation or while visiting friends who moved here.
Many people come so they can be close to family who relocated.
The Indian-American community is testament to the strength of networking. Many physicians moved to Citrus during the 1970s and 1980s, when the county was experiencing incredible growth. More doctors were needed, so they spread the word to friends and classmates up north, then helped them and their families connect with the community once they arrived. So long as retirees are the main growth source in Citrus, the racial makeup isn't likely to change significantly. Although 2000 census figures aren't yet completed, UF estimates that 33 percent of the county's residents are age 65 and older.