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Hernando Beach

Florida · 2,452 residents · 3.547 sq mi
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Hernando Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $291,900. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,452
+12%since 2000
from 2,185 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
691 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 616 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.3
+14%since 2000
from 53.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Hernando Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,014 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,842
+66%since 2000
from $25,856 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,534
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
7.4% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,188)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(139)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other3.3%(81)
Diversity Score22.8%(559)
Diversity Score
23
+193%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.1%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hernando Beach, Florida?

Hernando Beach, Florida has about 2,452 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hernando Beach, Florida earns about $66,250 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 $291,900, and the typical rent is about $1,534 a month.

How educated are people in Hernando Beach, Florida?

About 27.4% 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 6.7% 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 703 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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