Hernando County, Florida
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hernando County
- State
- Florida
- FIPS Code
- 12053
- State FIPS
- 12
- County FIPS
- 053
Geography
- Land Area
- 472.97 sq mi
- Water Area
- 242.44 sq mi
- Total Area
- 715.41 sq mi
- Latitude
- 28.555995
- Longitude
- -82.525969
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 201,434
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 163,461
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 168,664 | 83.7% |
| Hispanic | 32,770 | 16.3% |
| White | 150,408 | 74.7% |
| Black | 9,769 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2,353 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 412 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 223 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 695 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 139,342 | 85.2% |
| Hispanic | 24,116 | 14.8% |
| White | 126,346 | 77.3% |
| Black | 9,075 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 2,422 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,253 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 96 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 217 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 207,018
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,246
- Poverty Rate
- 11.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 23,964
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 157,911 | 76.3% |
| Black | 10,207 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2,835 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 147,680
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 38,814 | 26.3% |
| Republican | 66,024 | 44.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 39,754 | 26.9% |
| Other | 45 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 68,980 | 46.7% |
| Female | 78,637 | 53.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 104,254 | 70.6% |
| Hispanic | 22,222 | 15.0% |
| Black | 7,354 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 1,360 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 78,877
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 61,037 | 58.5% |
| Hispanic | 8,060 | 36.3% |
| Black | 2,811 | 38.2% |
| Asian | 554 | 40.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 36,739 | 53.3% |
| Female | 42,120 | 53.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 41,932 (27.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 32,715 (20.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 92,535
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $280,539
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,405
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 14.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.