Demographics & People — Hernando, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,795 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,600 |
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| Median Age | 59.9 |
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| Total Households | 4,308 |
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| Family Households | 2,430 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.04 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.126 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,088 |
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| Black or African American | 267 |
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| Asian | 77 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 228 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| American | 1,935 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,708 |
| German | 1,672 |
| Irish | 1,254 |
| Other groups | 1,035 |
| English | 966 |
| Italian | 516 |
| Scottish | 408 |
| French (except Basque) | 231 |
| Swedish | 169 |
Language
| English Only | 8,413 |
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| Spanish | 166 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,722 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,137 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,624 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hernando, Florida.
