Hernando County, FL Demographics
What is the population of Hernando County?
There are 205,346 residents in Hernando County, with a median age of 44. Of this, 48.47% are males and 51.53% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.73% of the resident pool in Hernando County, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.79%. Additionally, 2.48% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 178,054 people in Hernando County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 205,346 | 2.9% |
| Male Population | 99,529 | 2.5% |
| Female Population | 105,817 | 3.3% |
Male Population 48.47%
Female Population 51.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44 | -6.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 182,203 | 2.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 18,051 | 4.0% |
| Not Citizen | 5,092 | 5.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.73%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.79%
Not Citizen 2.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 783 | 21.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 7,945 | -14.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 10,031 | 10.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 6,680 | 1.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 178,054 | 3.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.38%
Moved from Same County 3.9%
Moved from Same State 4.93%
Moved from Different State 3.28%
Same House as Last Year 87.5%
What are the employment statistics in Hernando County?
White-collar workers make up 76.27% of the working population in Hernando County, while blue-collar employees account for 23.73%. There are also 17,036 entrepreneurs in Hernando County (10.29% of the workforce); 119,426 workers employed in private companies (72.14%); and 21,432 people working in governmental institutions (12.95%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 126,270 | 105.1% |
| Blue Collar | 39,286 | 111.3% |
White Collar 76.27%
Blue Collar 23.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 17,036 | 104.6% |
| Private Companies | 119,426 | 107.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 21,432 | 101.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,662 | 110.0% |
Self Employees 10.29%
Private Companies 72.14%
Governmental Workers 12.95%
Not for Profit Companies 4.63%
How many households are there in Hernando County?
There are a total of 81,840 households in Hernando County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 67.39% of these Hernando County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.61%. Additionally, 25.1% of households have children and 74.9% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 81,840 | 1.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -22.0% |
| Family Households | 55,156 | 1.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 26,684 | 2.8% |
Family Households 67.39%
Non-Family Households 32.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 20,540 | 2.2% |
| Households without Children | 61,300 | 1.8% |
Households with Children 25.1%
Households without Children 74.9%
What are the median and average incomes in Hernando County?
The average annual household income in Hernando County is $78,778, while the median household income sits at $61,880 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $67,272, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $72,780. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $50,347 and $54,632, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $78,778 | 3.0% |
| Median Household Income | $61,880 | 6.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 25,051 | 0.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 175,350 | 3.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Hernando County?
There are 92,439 housing units in Hernando County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1989. Of the 81,840 occupied housing units in Hernando County, 82.06% are owner-occupied, while 17.94% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 55.01% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $263,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,029 per month in Hernando County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 92,439 | 1.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 527 | -8.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 728 | 52.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,791 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,253 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11,658 | -4.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 28,244 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16,536 | -1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22,322 | -2.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 6,351 | 15.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,029 | 107.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 81,840 | 1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67,156 | 4.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 14,684 | -6.6% |
Owner Occupied 82.06%
Renter Occupied 17.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 36,942 | 3.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 30,214 | 4.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $263,500 | 13.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $209,100 | 9.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,029 | 8.0% |
With Mortgage 55.01%
Without Mortgage 44.99%
What is the level of education in Hernando County?
Approximately 41.43% of the population in Hernando County holds a high school degree (that's 69,306 residents), while 25.31% have attained a college certificate (42,342 locals) and 12.99% have a bachelor's degree (21,730 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,605 | -3.7% |
| Some High School | 69,306 | 2.7% |
| Some College | 42,342 | -23.1% |
| Associate Degree | 19,093 | 3.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21,730 | 3.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,197 | 6.5% |
No High School 2.75%
Some High School 41.43%
Some College 25.31%
Associate Degree 11.41%
Bachelor's Degree 12.99%
Graduate Degree 6.1%
What is the marital status of Hernando County residents?
A total of 45,578 people in Hernando County have never been married (which represents 25.77% of the total population), while 89,548 of them are wedded (50.64%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,441 (1.38%) and 23,873 (13.5%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 45,578 | 4.8% |
| Married | 89,548 | -0.2% |
| Separated | 2,441 | -17.4% |
| Widowed | 15,400 | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 23,873 | 6.1% |
Never Married 25.77%
Married 50.64%
Separated 1.38%
Widowed 8.71%
Divorced 13.5%
What are the most common means of transportation in Hernando County?
The top three means of transportation people in Hernando County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 68,132 residents commute by car, 960 prefer going to work by walking and 257 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 68,132 | 2.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 229 | -26.6% |
| Bicycle | 257 | 32.5% |
| Motorcycle | 213 | -8.2% |
| TaxiCab | 165 | -24.0% |
| Walk | 960 | 2.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Hernando County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33597 | 9,424 | 3,574 | $61,563 | $83,845 |
| 34601 | 23,648 | 10,294 | $56,365 | $74,210 |
| 34602 | 10,391 | 3,612 | $72,054 | $88,997 |
| 34604 | 13,964 | 4,597 | $85,111 | $101,846 |
| 34606 | 28,155 | 12,466 | $54,730 | $68,036 |
| 34607 | 9,046 | 3,933 | $61,221 | $82,955 |
| 34608 | 36,565 | 14,230 | $62,197 | $79,768 |
| 34609 | 46,066 | 17,063 | $79,284 | $89,538 |
| 34613 | 18,280 | 8,696 | $56,175 | $73,758 |
| 34614 | 9,561 | 3,201 | $79,560 | $94,438 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.