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Hernando

Mississippi · 14,090 residents · 25.426 sq mi
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Hernando is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,804. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,278 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,900. Households here earn about 63% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,090
+107%since 2000
from 6,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
554 / sq mi
+107%since 2000
from 268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+5%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K6K11K15K19K1990201020202024Hernando
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,804
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,217 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,493
+23%since 2000
from $20,731 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+27%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(5,054)
Black21.5%(1,463)
Hispanic / Latino3%(207)
Asian0.7%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.4%(3,362)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(11,171)
Black13%(1,835)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(774)
Asian1%(144)
Other2.2%(306)
Diversity Score45.4%(6,404)
Diversity Score
45
−8%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% 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
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hernando, Mississippi?

Hernando, Mississippi has about 14,090 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hernando, Mississippi?

The typical household in Hernando, Mississippi earns about $61,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hernando, Mississippi expensive?

In Hernando, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $178,900, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Hernando, Mississippi?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hernando, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hernando, Mississippi?

About 12.2% of people in Hernando, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hernando, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Hernando, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,963 residents, a change of about 351 percent over that period.

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