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Hernando

Florida · 9,299 residents · 31.713 sq mi
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Hernando has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,076. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $209,700. With a median age of 59.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,299
+13%since 2000
from 8,253 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
293 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.9
+18%since 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Hernando
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,076
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,121 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,401
+89%since 2000
from $15,030 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+4%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,700
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+165%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(7,784)
Black2.3%(186)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(135)
Asian0.5%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(893)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(8,306)
Black2.2%(206)
Hispanic / Latino4%(370)
Asian1.2%(107)
Other3.3%(310)
Diversity Score24.9%(2,311)
Diversity Score
25
+130%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 20.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.9%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hernando, Florida?

Hernando, Florida has about 9,299 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hernando, Florida?

The typical household in Hernando, Florida earns about $43,076 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hernando, Florida expensive?

In Hernando, Florida, the median home is worth about $209,700, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Hernando, Florida?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hernando, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hernando, Florida?

About 21.1% of people in Hernando, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hernando, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Hernando, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,233 residents, a change of about 350 percent over that period.

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