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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hernando

Florida · 8,253 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 $29,121. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 6,187 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,400. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,253
+299%since 1990
from 2,066 in 1990
1990 – 2024
260 / sq mi
+299%since 1990
from 65 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
50.7
−11%since 1990
from 56.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Hernando
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,121
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,030
+30%since 1990
from $11,580 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.4%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,400
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$422
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $287 in 1990
US average: $602
83.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
16.3% rent
1.8
−38%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,036)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(74)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(7,784)
Black2.3%(186)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(135)
Asian0.5%(43)
Diversity Score10.8%(893)
11
+201%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.4%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+9%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hernando, Florida?

Hernando, Florida has about 8,253 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hernando, Florida?

The typical household in Hernando, Florida earns about $29,121 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 $53,400, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Hernando, Florida?

About 9.1% 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 15.4% 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 6,187 residents, a change of about 299 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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