Hernando County's estimated 2025 population is 224,551 with a growth rate of 2.69% 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 29.81% 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
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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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