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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hernando Beach

Florida · 2,185 residents · 3.547 sq mi
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Hernando Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,014. Population has grown 25% since 1990. Median home value is $137,800. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,185
+25%since 1990
from 1,749 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
616 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 493 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
53.1
+1%since 1990
from 52.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Hernando Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,014
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,781 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,856
+20%since 1990
from $21,633 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.6%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $97,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $577 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 90.5% in 1990
8.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−13%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,719)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(25)
Asian1.1%(19)
Diversity Score7.6%(133)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,089)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(56)
Asian0.4%(9)
Diversity Score7.8%(170)
Diversity Score
8
+3%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.9%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+14%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hernando Beach, Florida?

Hernando Beach, Florida has about 2,185 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hernando Beach, Florida earns about $47,014 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 $137,800, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Hernando Beach, Florida?

About 22.2% 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 6.6% 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 436 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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