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Hernando County

Florida · 194,515 residents · 472.966 sq mi
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Hernando County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,280. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,400. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
194,515
+49%since 2000
from 130,802 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
411 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
91K122K154K186K218K1990201020202024Hernando County
2024207K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,280
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,572 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,520
+45%since 2000
from $18,321 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$996
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+29%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(116,670)
Black3.9%(5,149)
Hispanic / Latino5%(6,587)
Asian0.6%(820)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(29,538)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(144,060)
Black4.9%(9,507)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(29,045)
Asian1.3%(2,566)
Other3.2%(6,217)
Diversity Score50.8%(98,895)
Segregation Score22.3%(43,334)
Diversity Score
51
+125%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hernando County, Florida?

Hernando County, Florida has about 194,515 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hernando County, Florida earns about $50,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hernando County, Florida expensive?

In Hernando County, Florida, the median home is worth about $158,400, and the typical rent is about $996 a month.

How educated are people in Hernando County, Florida?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hernando County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hernando County, Florida?

About 14.4% of people in Hernando County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hernando County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Hernando County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 93,400 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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