Hernando County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 207,018 | — | #340 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,058 | -12.1% | #1,534 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.7 years | +22.6% | #379 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $276,000 | -2.1% | #748 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,298 | +11.6% | #427 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | -6.9% | #1,205 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hernando County has a population of 207,018, making it the #340 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hernando County is $66,058, ranking #1,534 out of 3,222 counties — 12.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Hernando County is $276,000 (-2.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,298/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.5%.
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88.8% of residents in Hernando County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% below the national rate.
About Hernando County, Florida
Hernando County, Florida has a total population of 207,018, making it the 340th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hernando County is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hernando County is $66,058, which ranks #1,534 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Hernando County is $276,000, 2.1% below the national median. Renters in Hernando County pay a median gross rent of $1,298 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hernando County, 21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.5 min.
Hernando County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.7%).
All data for Hernando County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.