Hernando County's estimated 2026 population is 227,620 with a growth rate of 2.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hernando County is the 26th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 172,978 and has seen a growth of 31.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hernando County includes 78.71% White, 5% Black or African American, 4.49% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (78.71%)
Two or more races (10.08%)
Black or African American (5%)
Other race (4.49%)
Asian (1.38%)
Native American (0.25%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158,608 | 78.71% |
| Two or more races | 20,322 | 10.08% |
| Black or African American | 10,078 | 5% |
| Other race | 9,041 | 4.49% |
| Asian | 2,779 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 496 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 188 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hernando County's average per capita income is $41,034. Household income levels show a median of $63,193. The poverty rate stands at 12.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,582 | $99,074 |
| Families | $74,933 | $89,885 |
| Households | $63,193 | $80,550 |
| Non Families | $38,419 | $55,451 |
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