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Hernando Beach

Florida · 2,299 residents · 3.547 sq mi
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Hernando Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,935. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $352,800. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,299
+5%since 2000
from 2,185 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
648 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 616 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.5
+3%since 2000
from 53.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Hernando Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,935
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,014 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,397
+60%since 2000
from $25,856 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services17.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$352,800
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,327
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−42.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
3.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+94%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,156)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(98)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(299)
Diversity Score
13
+67%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hernando Beach, Florida?

Hernando Beach, Florida has about 2,299 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hernando Beach, Florida earns about $61,935 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 $352,800, and the typical rent is about $1,327 a month.

How educated are people in Hernando Beach, Florida?

About 28.6% 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 5.4% 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 550 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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