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Hernando

Mississippi · 17,138 residents · 25.426 sq mi
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Hernando has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,377. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 10,326 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,200. Households here earn about 47% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,138
+152%since 2000
from 6,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
674 / sq mi
+152%since 2000
from 268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+10%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K6K11K15K19K1990201020202024Hernando
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,377
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,217 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,213
+65%since 2000
from $20,731 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,200
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,064
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(13,193)
Black11.8%(2,029)
Hispanic / Latino6%(1,021)
Asian1.3%(223)
Other1%(172)
Diversity Score44%(7,548)
Diversity Score
44
−11%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hernando, Mississippi?

Hernando, Mississippi has about 17,138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hernando, Mississippi?

The typical household in Hernando, Mississippi earns about $68,377 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 $216,200, and the typical rent is about $1,064 a month.

How educated are people in Hernando, Mississippi?

About 31.7% 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 6.9% 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 14,011 residents, a change of about 448 percent over that period.

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

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