Hernando County, FL

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2021 Population

192,128

0.749% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

48.5

0.615% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.2%

8.37% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,301

6.01% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$173,700

9.66% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

75,025

3.42% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hernando County, FL had a population of 192k people with a median age of 48.5 and a median household income of $53,301. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hernando County, FL grew from 190,700 to 192,128, a 0.749% increase and its median household income grew from $50,280 to $53,301, a 6.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hernando County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.4%), White (Hispanic) (7.98%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.82%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.09%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.58%).

None of the households in Hernando County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Hernando County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hernando County, FL are ATA Career Education (143 degrees awarded in 2021) and Suncoast Technical Education Center (28 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Hernando County, FL was $173,700, and the homeownership rate was 79.1%.

Most people in Hernando County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hernando County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Hernando County, FL borders Citrus County, FL, Pasco County, FL, and Sumter County, FL.

United States Florida Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Population & Diversity

Hernando County, FL is home to a population of 192k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.19% of Hernando County, FL residents were born outside of the country (13.8k people).

In 2021, there were 9.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (145k people) in Hernando County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.3k White (Hispanic) and 9.26k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Hernando County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hernando County, FL was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hernando County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hernando County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
145k ± 438
White (Hispanic)
15.3k ± 1.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.26k ± 526

14.9%

Hispanic Population

28.6k people

14.9% of the people in Hernando County, FL are hispanic (28.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hernando County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

7.19%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13.8k people

7.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.9k people

As of 2021, 7.19% of Hernando County, FL residents (13.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hernando County, FL was 7.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hernando County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,172 ± 559
Gulf War (2001-)
3,045 ± 487
Gulf War (1990s)
2,176 ± 369

Hernando County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hernando County, FL employs 75k people. The largest industries in Hernando County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,467 people), Retail Trade (10,946 people), and Construction (7,008 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($66,371), Finance & Insurance ($55,143), and Public Administration ($53,940).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

75k

2021 Value

± 2,299

3.42%

1 Year growth

± 4.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hernando County, FL grew at a rate of 3.42%, from 72.5k employees to 75k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hernando County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,448 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,882 people), and Management Occupations (6,167 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hernando County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

75k

2021 Value

± 2,299

3.42%

1 Year growth

± 4.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hernando County, FL grew at a rate of 3.42%, from 72.5k employees to 75k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hernando County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,467 people), Retail Trade (10,946 people), and Construction (7,008 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hernando County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Hernando County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,313

Median earning men ± $1,448

$28,825

Median earning women ± $1,696

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,139), Information ($53,792), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,104).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,574), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,709), and Public Administration ($37,807).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,752
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
796
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
761
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$934k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$323k
Manufacturing
$252k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hernando County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.63%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.63%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hernando County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hernando County, FL awarded 171 degrees. The student population of Hernando County, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 56 male students and 212 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hernando County, FL are White (83 and 48.5%), followed by Black or African American (40 and 23.4%), Hispanic or Latino (27 and 15.8%), and Unknown (16 and 9.36%).

The largest universities in Hernando County, FL by number of degrees awarded are ATA Career Education (143 and 83.6%) and Suncoast Technical Education Center (28 and 16.4%).

The most popular majors in Hernando County, FL are Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (63 and 36.8%), Registered Nursing (29 and 17%), and Medical Assistant (19 and 11.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 268 students enrolled in Hernando County, FL, 20.9% men and 79.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 116 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
63 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
18 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
15 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hernando County, FL was Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants with 63 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Hernando County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

ATA Career Education
143 degrees awarded
Suncoast Technical Education Center
28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was ATA Career Education with 143 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 35 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hernando County, FL, which is 0.257 times less than the 136 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 83 degrees mean that there were 2.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 40 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($12,780) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($3,084) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hernando County, FL was $173,700 in 2021, which is 0.709 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $158,400 to $173,700, a 9.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Hernando County, FL is 79.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hernando County, FL have an average commute time of 29.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hernando County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hernando County, FL is $53,301. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hernando County, FL was Census Tract 409.11 with a value of $78,626, followed by Census Tract 403.02 and Census Tract 407.01, with respective values of $77,979 and $72,780.

In 2022, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hernando County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.08%.

Housing

Property

$173,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,962

$61,720

Median Property Taxes

±$2,000

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hernando County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hernando County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.1%

Homeownership

2021

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.1% of the housing units in Hernando County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hernando County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 409.11
Census Tract 403.02
Census Tract 407.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hernando County, FL was Census Tract 409.11 with a value of $78,626, followed by Census Tract 403.02 and Census Tract 407.01, with respective values of $77,979 and $72,780.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hernando County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,301

Median Household Income

± $1,459

78k

Number of Households

± 2,218

In 2021, the median household income of the 78k households in Hernando County, FL grew to $53,301 from the previous year's value of $50,280.

The following chart displays the households in Hernando County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hernando County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.1%)
Worked At Home (9.41%)
Carpooled (9.3%)

In 2021, 78.1% of workers in Hernando County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.41%) and those who carpooled to work (9.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hernando County, FL have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.88% of the workforce in Hernando County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hernando County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hernando County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hernando County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hernando County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.08%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hernando County, FL (24.9k out of 189k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hernando County, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 20.1% of the children was living in poverty in Hernando County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 258 in Hernando County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 90.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

87.1% of the population of Hernando County, FL has health coverage, with 30.7% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 20.2% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 2.76% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hernando County, FL see 1829 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.13% decrease from the previous year (1928 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2761 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1142 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,829 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hernando County, FL

Primary care physicians in Hernando County, FL see an average of 1,829 patients per year. This represents a 5.13% decrease from the previous year (1,928 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hernando County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.9%

Uninsured

30.7%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

20.2%

Medicare

16.6%

Non-Group

2.76%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hernando County, FL grew by 3.43% from 12.5% to 12.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hernando County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 52.5 in Hernando County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hernando County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.1% in Hernando County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hernando County, FL.

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