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Hernando Beach

Florida · 2,675 residents · 3.547 sq mi
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Hernando Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,875. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $530,000. With a median age of 58.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,675
+22%since 2000
from 2,185 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
754 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 616 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.0
+9%since 2000
from 53.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Hernando Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,875
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,014 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,800
+131%since 2000
from $25,856 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+4%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration13.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$530,000
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,449
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
+52.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+77%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,089)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(56)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(170)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(2,405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(158)
Asian1.5%(41)
Other2.7%(71)
Diversity Score23.4%(626)
Diversity Score
23
+201%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 87.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hernando Beach, Florida?

Hernando Beach, Florida has about 2,675 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hernando Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Hernando Beach, Florida earns about $101,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hernando Beach, Florida expensive?

In Hernando Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $530,000, and the typical rent is about $1,449 a month.

How educated are people in Hernando Beach, Florida?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hernando Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hernando Beach, Florida?

About 5.5% of people in Hernando Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hernando Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Hernando Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 926 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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