Hernando County's 2026 population is estimated at 227,620, reflecting a 2.12% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hernando County is the 26th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 172,978 and has grown 31.59% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.7 years
Female: 48.9 years
Male: 46 years
There are 168,665 adults, (54,596 of whom are seniors) in Hernando County.
Female: 106,343 (51.4%)
Male: 100,675 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Hernando County includes 76.28% White, 5.39% other race, 4.93% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157,911 | 76.28% |
| Two or more races | 24,071 | 11.63% |
| Other race | 11,160 | 5.39% |
| Black or African American | 10,207 | 4.93% |
| Asian | 2,835 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 611 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 223 | 0.11% |
Hernando County 's average per capita income is $42,850. Household income levels show a median of $66,058. The poverty rate stands at 11.74%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,921 | $103,597 |
| Families | $78,643 | $94,576 |
| Households | $66,058 | $84,501 |
| Non Families | $40,817 | $57,940 |
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