Population 207,018 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hernando County
Household size in Hernando County
| Period | Hernando County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Hernando County has 2.57 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.45 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hernando County
| Period | Hernando County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.3 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.6 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.4 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.0 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Hernando County skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has crept up from 46.3 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hernando County
| Period | Hernando County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Hernando County (11.2%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hernando County
Renters in Hernando County
| Period | Hernando County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.5% of households in Hernando County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (43.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hernando County
| Period | Hernando County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Hernando County is close to the national rate: 10.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Hernando County has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Florida counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hernando County
| Period | Hernando County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Hernando County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hernando County
| Period | Hernando County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $936 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $933 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,023 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,435 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$499 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hernando County pays $1,435 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $499 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hernando County
Bachelor's degrees in Hernando County
| Period | Hernando County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Hernando County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.5%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.3 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hernando County
| Period | Hernando County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hernando County is close to the national rate: 90.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hernando County
| Period | Hernando County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in Hernando County is the same as the national rate. The rate is higher than in the Tampa area overall (4.7%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.6 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hernando County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernando County | 2.57 | 47.0 | 11.2% | 17.5% | 10.3% | 1993 | $1,435 | 21.5% | 90.5% | 5.4% |
| Pasco County | 2.67 | 44.0 | 9.6% | 24.3% | 11.4% | 1995 | $1,742 | 31.1% | 91.8% | 4.6% |
| Citrus County | 2.28 | 55.7 | 7.6% | 14.8% | 15.0% | 1991 | $1,167 | 20.2% | 91.6% | 6.1% |
| Sumter County | 1.98 | 62.9 | 5.1% | 12.4% | 16.8% | 2005 | $1,578 | 35.6% | 92.7% | 5.9% |
| Hillsborough County | 2.66 | 38.8 | 12.1% | 38.5% | 8.0% | 1991 | $1,830 | 37.9% | 89.4% | 4.6% |
| Pinellas County | 2.29 | 48.7 | 9.0% | 30.5% | 15.7% | 1975 | $1,754 | 36.4% | 92.6% | 4.6% |
| Lake County | 2.58 | 46.4 | 9.5% | 22.4% | 12.7% | 1998 | $1,718 | 29.6% | 91.8% | 4.3% |
| Marion County | 2.45 | 47.3 | 10.9% | 22.5% | 12.4% | 1992 | $1,403 | 23.4% | 89.3% | 4.9% |
| Polk County | 2.80 | 40.5 | 13.1% | 29.5% | 14.4% | 1992 | $1,499 | 23.4% | 87.7% | 4.9% |
| Levy County | 2.49 | 47.0 | 13.2% | 18.6% | 12.5% | 1993 | $823 | 15.7% | 87.7% | 4.6% |
| Orange County | 2.81 | 37.5 | 12.0% | 43.2% | 11.1% | 1994 | $1,936 | 40.0% | 90.7% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hernando County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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