Hernando County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Hernando County, Florida has a population of 207,018, the 27th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $66,058 and the median home value is $276,000. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Hernando County Quick Facts

Population 207,018

Median Household Income $66,05890% MOE ±$1,730

Median Home Value $276,00090% MOE ±$5,212

Poverty Rate 11.7%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.3%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 47.7 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 82.5%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.1%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.4%

Cities/Places 21

Population 207,018 27th of 67

Median Income $66,058 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Hernando County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	186,313	207,018	+11.1%
Median household income	$60,073	$66,058	+10.0%
Median home value¹	$175,376	$276,000	+57.4%
Median gross rent	$1,211	$1,298	+7.2%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Hernando

$66,058

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hernando

$276,000

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.1%

$25K-$50K 20.6%

$50K-$100K 35.1%

$100K+ 29.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.2%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

8.7%

$60K-$75K

12.1%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

5.6%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

51.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.5%

Renter 17.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,298/mo 23.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.5%

18-34

17.5%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

28.7%

75+

12.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hernando County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Spring Hill	119,983	$68,432	11.8%	$288,500
Brooksville	9,457	$54,926	19.7%	$141,000
North Weeki Wachee	8,979	$64,891	11.7%	$328,700
South Brooksville	5,099	$61,196	14.0%	$245,300
Timber Pines	5,007	$59,185	11.5%	$278,200
Brookridge	4,923	$53,989	8.1%	$156,600
North Brooksville	4,227	$78,458	14.7%	$209,500
Ridge Manor	3,935	$57,857	14.6%	$229,800
High Point	3,548	$49,368	7.9%	$181,300
Hill 'n Dale	3,083	$57,500	10.1%	$185,300
Hernando Beach	2,675	$101,875	5.5%	$530,000
Masaryktown	1,262	$60,938	6.5%	$225,100
Weeki Wachee Gardens	1,068	$56,765	46.0%	$414,400
Garden Grove	637	$71,033	23.3%	$273,200
Spring Lake	563	$92,614	4.0%	$448,400
Wiscon	499	N/A	15.2%	N/A
Nobleton	386	N/A	12.2%	$145,200
Lake Lindsey	202	N/A	27.7%	N/A
Bayport	189	N/A	91.0%	N/A
Pine Island	123	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Istachatta	115	$43,750	7.8%	N/A

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Population Overview

Hernando County is located in Florida with a total population of 207,018. It is the 27th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hernando County is 47.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 12.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hernando County is $66,058. This is 11% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $276,000. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hernando County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.0%. The Black or African American population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hernando County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hernando County, Florida?

Hernando County has a population of 207,018, making it the 27th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Hernando County?

The median household income in Hernando County is $66,058 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in Hernando County, Florida?

Hernando County contains 21 Census-designated places.